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Homonym Words List

The document provides examples of homonyms, or words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spellings. It lists several common English words and their different parts of speech and definitions to demonstrate how context and usage can change the meaning of a word.
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Homonym Words List

The document provides examples of homonyms, or words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spellings. It lists several common English words and their different parts of speech and definitions to demonstrate how context and usage can change the meaning of a word.
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Bat

"Bat" as in the animal. Shutterstock

When used as a noun, a bat could be a winged, nocturnal animal or a


piece of sporting equipment used in baseball. It can also be used as a
verb when a player goes up to bat during a baseball game. 

Compact
"Compact" could refer to makeup holder. Shutterstock

When used as an adjective, "compact" means small, but when used as


a verb, it means to make something smaller. It can also be used as a
noun when talking about a small case for makeup.
Desert
"Desert" as in a barren land. Janelle Lugge/Shutterstock

As a noun, "desert" is a dry, barren area of land where little rain


occurs. When used as a verb, the word means to abandon a person
or cause. 

Fair
A county fair. ThomasPhoto/Shutterstock

The word "fair" has a few meanings when used as different parts
of speech. When used as an adjective, it can describe someone
as agreeable, but it can also describe someone who has light
skin or hair. As a noun, a "fair" is typically a local event that
celebrates a certain person, place, or historical moment. 
Lie
To lie down. Getty

"Lie" could mean to lay down and to tell something untruthful


when used as an adjective. If used as a noun, it is a false
statement. 

Lead
"Lead" used to be found in the pencil. Shutterstock

The word "lead" could be the verb that means to guide someone or
something, while the noun version of the word pertains to the metal. 

Minute
3
"Minute" means 60 seconds. Maridav/Shutterstock

The word "minute" can be a measure of time or a


measurement of how small something is. 
Refuse
Refuse is another word for garbage. Susana Vera/Reuters

To decline or accept something is the verb form of "refuse,"


while garbage is the noun form. 

Project
Shadow puppets are projected on a wall. Shutterstock

The word "project" has several meanings as a verb. It could


mean to plan, to throw, or to cast an image on a surface. As a
noun, it is a task or piece of work. 

Second
Coming in second is just one meaning of the word. Buda
Mendes/ Getty

Like the word "minute," "second" is another measurement


of time, while it can also denote the placement of
something after the first. 

Fine

The word "fine" has several meanings, including two different


adjectives. First, it can be used to describe something as high
quality and second, it can describe something especially thin.
As a noun, "fine" means a payment for a violation. 

Entrance
When pronounced slightly differently, the word "entrance"
has multiple meanings. As a noun, an entrance is a point of
access and entry. It could also be used to describe a dramatic
arrival, like a bride at her wedding. However, as a verb, to
entrance means to bewitch and delight. 

Clip
Clip is another word for cut. Alexander Baxevanis/Flickr

The verb form of "clip" can actually get quite confusing. The
word can actually mean to cut something apart or to attach
together. The word even has a noun form, which is an
object that helps attach two things. 

Overlook
Canyon overlook. Colin D. Young/Shutterstock

To overlook means to fail to notice something, but when the word is used as a noun, it is
a place where you can look down and see from a higher vantage point. 

Consult
"Consult" has two meanings. Mandate Pictures

"Consult" is another one of those tricky words that have


two different meanings and they are opposites of each
other. "To consult" can mean to seek advice or to give
professional advice.

Row
Row your boat. REUTERS/Erik De Castro

As a noun, a "row" means a fight or disagreement. It


could also refer to how something is organized into a
line. As a verb, "to row" means to propel a boat
forward. 

Discount
Discounts are a reduction in price. Mike Kemp/ Getty

As a noun, "discount" is a reduction in price and can also be


used as a synonym to "on sale." But when used as a verb, the
word means to underestimate someone or something and
give them no value.  

Wind
"Wind" can be a gush of air like in a
hurricane. Wikimedia Commons

A subtle difference in pronunciation completely changes


the word "wind." It can refer to a flow of air or it can
mean to turn. 

Contract
Signing a contract. Sean Gallup/Getty Images

When used as a noun, "contract" is a written or verbal


agreement, but when used as a verb, it means to acquire or to
get. 
Object
Lawyers object in the courtroom. AP

As a noun, an "object" is anything that you can see or


touch. It could also be a synonym to a "goal." When used
as a verb, it means to express your disapproval — typically
used in courtrooms. 

Homonym Words List

Arm

“The company arm of the separatist group” I can’t hold the baby on my arm

Address

I will address this after reading the letter. She knows your home address.

Bear

I cannot bear the pain. The bear lives in the jungle.

Bank

The bank is closed due to lockdown. I lived along the banks of the River.

Band

The band of musicians is lazy. He wears a small band on his head.

Book

She has a lot of books. I will book a table at the swan.

Bat

The bat king of caves. He has batted for playing cricket.

Can

I can help you. The can of Pepsi is empty.

Cool

It’s a cool morning. This is not a cool tone.


Clips

She will buy two hair clips for you. The wire is covered with silver clips.

Drop

Water drops falling from a tap. Please drop me off near school.

Duck

Duck lives in water. He can’t afford to duck the issue any longer

Date

I proposed to her on our first date. The project will complete by the set date

File
§  The door won’t fit; you’ll have to file it
All file of the disk has a different name.
down
Fall

The leaves  fall in autumn. Rain was falling.

Fly

Fly has 6 legs. I want to fly in the sky.

Put

Put the shoe on the right foot Put your best foot forward

Letter

The letter is ready for the post There are 26 letters in the English alphabet.

Left

I have pain in my left hand. I’ve left my bag in the car.

Match

I saw the last night cricket Match. She will match it with the correct picture.

Nail

Cut your nail once a time in a week. Don’t nail on the wood.

Palm

Coconut grow in palm trees I did not hold up a palm for silence


Point

Sara points to support this conclusion Please see the point of the on the map?

Park

I walk around the park daily. Do not park your car here.

Rose

The Red rose is the symbol of love. Sara rose the hand yesterday.

Ruler

Do you have ruler? Nelson Mandela was the great ruler.

Gift

He gifted me a ring. Please on the floor in a ring.

Spring

Flowers blow in spring weather. Springs are often made of coiled.

Saw

Hand saw is used to cut the wood. I saw her yesterday in the market.

Stalk

Police stalk the thieves. She plucked a grass stalk from the ground

Scale

Most bony fishes are covered with cycloid


She measures it with the weighing scale.
scales.

Sink

The sink is in the kitchen. Coins sink in the water.

Ship
We ship books out to New York every
They travel by ship.
month.
Tie

Hope so the game will tie among them. He always wears a shirt and tie

Trip
We will go on a trip to the seaside. He took a trip to the shopping center.

Wave

The wave of ocean fears me. She waves her hand.

Watch

I watch T.V in the evening. He gifted me a very expensive wristwatch.

Well

Well done! You did a good job. The well water always cold.

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