Homonym Words List
Homonym Words List
Compact
"Compact" could refer to makeup holder. Shutterstock
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
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
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"Minute" means 60 seconds. Maridav/Shutterstock
Project
Shadow puppets are projected on a wall. Shutterstock
Second
Coming in second is just one meaning of the word. Buda
Mendes/ Getty
Fine
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
Row
Row your boat. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Discount
Discounts are a reduction in price. Mike Kemp/ Getty
Wind
"Wind" can be a gush of air like in a
hurricane. Wikimedia Commons
Contract
Signing a contract. Sean Gallup/Getty Images
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
Bank
The bank is closed due to lockdown. I lived along the banks of the River.
Band
Book
Bat
Can
Cool
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
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
Fly
Put
Letter
The letter is ready for the post There are 26 letters in the English alphabet.
Left
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
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
Gift
Spring
Saw
Hand saw is used to cut the wood. I saw her yesterday in the market.
Stalk
Scale
Sink
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
Watch
Well
Well done! You did a good job. The well water always cold.