homograph
/ˈhɑməˌɡræf/
noun
- A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation.
- The word "bow" is a homograph that can mean a weapon, a ribbon, or to bend forward.
- Homographs can be confusing for English learners because the same spelling has different meanings.
- "Lead" (the metal) and "lead" (to guide) are homographs.
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