🌟Make two sentences of your own to show the difference of Homograph🌟
👋 Introduction
Hello kids!
Today we will learn about some special words called homographs.
Homographs are words that look the same when we write them 📝, but they have different meanings.
It’s like one word doing two different jobs!
🔸 For example, the word “bat” can mean:
- A stick we use to hit a ball 🏏
- An animal that flies at night 🦇
🔸 Another example is the word “bark”:
- The sound a dog makes 🐶
- The outer covering of a tree 🌳
Isn’t that fun?
Learning homographs will help you understand words better when you read 📖 and write ✍️!
🔖 Tips & Tricks (Remember):
✅ They are spelled the same! 📝
✅ They have different meanings! 🔄
✅ They are usually pronounced the same, but sometimes they are said differently! 🗣️
Below is a set of short, clear examples for each homograph. First, you will see two sentences that use the same word. Then, a simple explanation follows, showing the different meanings.
bat 🦇🏏
- The bat flew in the dark sky.
- He swung the bat to hit the ball.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, bat is a small flying animal (a mammal that comes out at night).
In the second sentence, bat is a piece of equipment used in sports such as baseball or cricket.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “bat” – it rhymes with cat and hat.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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lead 🚶♂️🔗
- I will lead my friends to the playground.
- The pencil has a lead core.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, lead means to guide others.
In the second sentence, lead is a kind of metal inside a pencil (though modern “lead” is actually graphite).
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “leed” (rhymes with seed).
The second meaning is pronounced “led” (rhymes with red).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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tear 📄😢
- I saw a tear on my paper.
- A tear rolled down her cheek.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, tear means a rip in something.
In the second sentence, tear is a drop of water that comes from your eye.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “tair” (rhymes with hair).
The second meaning is pronounced “teer” (rhymes with fear).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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row 🚣♂️🗣️
- We will row the boat on the lake.
- They had a row about the game.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, row means to move a boat with oars.
In the second sentence, row is an argument or fight.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “roh” (rhymes with go).
The second meaning is pronounced “rau” (rhymes with cow).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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bark 🐶🌳
- The dog’s bark was very loud.
- The tree’s bark is rough.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, bark is the sound a dog makes.
In the second sentence, bark is the outer covering of a tree.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “bark” – it rhymes with dark and park.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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bow 🎀🙇♀️
- She put a pretty bow on her gift.
- The performer will bow at the end of the show.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, bow is a ribbon tied in loops.
In the second sentence, bow means to bend forward.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “boh” (rhymes with go).
The second meaning is pronounced “bau” (rhymes with cow).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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can 🚴♂️🥫
- I can ride my bike.
- He opened a can of soda.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, can means “able to do something.”
In the second sentence, can is a metal container for food or drinks.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “can” – it rhymes with man and fan.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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date 📅🍏
- What date is your birthday?
- I like to eat a date as a snack.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, date is a day on the calendar.
In the second sentence, date is a sweet fruit.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “date” – it rhymes with late and gate.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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fall 🍂🚶♂️
- Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
- Be careful not to fall on the sidewalk!
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, fall refers to the season also called autumn.
In the second sentence, fall means to drop down.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “fall” – it rhymes with call and ball.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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light 💡👜
- Turn on the light so we can see.
- This bag is light to carry.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, light means brightness.
In the second sentence, light means not heavy.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “light” – it rhymes with night and right.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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well 💧🙂
- The water in the well is clean.
- I hope you feel well today.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, well is a deep hole to get water.
In the second sentence, well means healthy.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “well” – it rhymes with bell and sell.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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rock 🪨🎸
- I found a rock in the garden.
- We will rock the baby to sleep.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, rock is a stone.
In the second sentence, rock means to move gently back and forth.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “rock” – it rhymes with sock and lock.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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match 🔥⚽
- I used a match to light the candle.
- Our soccer match was fun.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, match is a small stick that starts a fire.
In the second sentence, match means a game or contest.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “match” – it rhymes with catch and hatch.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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mean 😠❓
- It’s not nice to be mean.
- What does this word mean?
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, mean describes someone who is unkind.
In the second sentence, mean asks for a definition.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “mean” – it rhymes with seen and green.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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park 🌳🚗
- Let’s play in the park.
- Please park the car near the fence.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, park is a place to play or relax.
In the second sentence, park means to stop or park your vehicle.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “park” – it rhymes with dark and shark.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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pound ⚖️🔨
- I weigh 40 pounds.
- He will pound the nail with a hammer.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, pound is a unit of weight.
In the second sentence, pound means to hit something hard.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “pound” – it rhymes with sound and round.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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ring 💍📞
- She wore a beautiful ring on her finger.
- I heard the telephone ring.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, ring is a piece of jewelry.
In the second sentence, ring is the sound a phone makes.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “ring” – it rhymes with sing and king.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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tire 🚲😴
- My bike tire is flat.
- I tire quickly when I run too fast.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, tire is the rubber part of a wheel.
In the second sentence, tire means to become tired.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “tire” – it rhymes with fire and wire.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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drop 📚💧
- Don’t drop your books on the floor.
- A drop of rain fell on my hand.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, drop means to let something fall.
In the second sentence, drop is a small bit of liquid.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “drop” – it rhymes with top and shop.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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chest 🗄️💪
- We found gold coins in the treasure chest.
- He has a strong chest from exercise.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, chest is a large box.
In the second sentence, chest is the front part of your body.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “chest” – it rhymes with best and rest.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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bowl 🥣🎳
- I eat cereal in a bowl.
- We like to bowl at the alley on weekends.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, bowl is a round dish.
In the second sentence, bowl means to roll a ball toward pins in a game.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “bowl” – it rhymes with goal and roll.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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duck 🦆🙇♂️
- The duck swims in the pond.
- Duck your head under the branch!
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, duck is a water bird.
In the second sentence, duck means to lower your head.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “duck” – it rhymes with luck and truck.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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yard 🌿📏
- The kids played in the yard.
- One yard is three feet.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, yard is the grassy area around a house.
In the second sentence, yard is a unit of measurement.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “yard” – it rhymes with card and hard.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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close 🚪🔍
- Please close the door.
- Our school is close to the library.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, close means to shut.
In the second sentence, close means near or nearby.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “klohs” (rhymes with dose).
The second meaning is pronounced “klohs” (rhymes with dose).
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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saw 👀🪚
- I saw a cute puppy yesterday.
- The carpenter used a saw to cut wood.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, saw is the past tense of “see.”
In the second sentence, saw is a tool for cutting wood.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “saw” – it rhymes with law and paw.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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nail 🔨💅
- I hammered a nail into the wall.
- She painted her nail bright red.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, nail is a small metal spike.
In the second sentence, nail is the hard covering on your finger or toe.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “nail” – it rhymes with sail and tail.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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fine 😊🎨
- I feel fine today.
- That painting is very fine.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, fine means feeling okay.
In the second sentence, fine means very good or high quality.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “fine” – it rhymes with line and mine.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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wind 🍃🔄
- The wind blew the leaves around.
- Please wind the toy car before letting it go.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, wind is moving air.
In the second sentence, wind means to twist or tighten something.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “wind” (rhymes with kind).
The second meaning is pronounced “wind” (rhymes with find).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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seal 🦭📩
- We saw a seal at the zoo.
- Please seal the envelope.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, seal is a sea animal.
In the second sentence, seal means to close tightly.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “seal” – it rhymes with feel and deal.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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file 📂📁
- I put my papers in a file.
- He will file his nails.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, file is a folder for papers.
In the second sentence, file means to smooth something with a tool.
🎤 Pronunciation:
Both meanings sound the same.
Say it like “file” – it rhymes with mile and style.
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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subject 📚🔄
- Math is my favorite subject.
- Please don’t subject me to more chores!
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, subject is a school topic.
In the second sentence, subject means to make someone experience something.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “sub-jekt” (rhymes with object).
The second meaning is pronounced “sub-jekt” (rhymes with object).
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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object 🏺🙅♂️
- I see a strange object on the table.
- I object to that idea.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, object is a thing.
In the second sentence, object means to disagree.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “ob-jekt” (rhymes with project).
The second meaning is pronounced “ob-jekt” (rhymes with project).
✅ Same sound, different meanings!
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content 📖😊
- The content of the book was interesting.
- She is content with her new toy.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, content refers to what is inside or what it is about.
In the second sentence, content means happy or satisfied.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “kon-tent” (rhymes with intent).
The second meaning is pronounced “kun-tent” (rhymes with lent).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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project 📝📽️
- We worked on a science project in class.
- The teacher will project the slideshow on the wall.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, project is a school assignment.
In the second sentence, project means to show an image on a surface.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “proj-ekt” (rhymes with object).
The second meaning is pronounced “proh-jekt” (rhymes with reject).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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contest 🏆🗣️
- I joined a singing contest.
- They contest the results of the race.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, contest is a competition.
In the second sentence, contest means to argue or challenge something.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “kon-test” (rhymes with protest).
The second meaning is pronounced “kun-test” (rhymes with invest).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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minute ⏱️🔍
- Please wait a minute.
- Look at those minute details.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, minute is a short unit of time (60 seconds).
In the second sentence, minute means very tiny.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “min-it” (rhymes with limit).
The second meaning is pronounced “my-noot” (rhymes with flute).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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refuse 🚫🗑️
- I will refuse another cookie if I’m full.
- Please take out the refuse, which is our trash.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, refuse means to say “no.”
In the second sentence, refuse means garbage.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “ri-fyooz” (rhymes with confuse).
The second meaning is pronounced “ref-yooz” (rhymes with excuse).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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desert 🏜️🏃♂️
- Camels can live in the desert.
- Never desert your friends when they need you.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, desert is a hot, dry place.
In the second sentence, desert means to leave someone behind.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “dez-urt” (rhymes with effort).
The second meaning is pronounced “di-zurt” (rhymes with assert).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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produce 🥦🎬
- The farmer sells fresh produce.
- We can produce a good show if we practice.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, produce means fruits and vegetables.
In the second sentence, produce means to create or make something.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “proh-doos” (rhymes with reduce).
The second meaning is pronounced “pruh-doos” (rhymes with introduce).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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record 📀🏆
- I will record my song.
- She set a new record for running the fastest.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, record means to capture sound or video.
In the second sentence, record is the best performance or highest achievement.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “ri-kord” (rhymes with accord).
The second meaning is pronounced “rek-ord” (rhymes with award).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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console 🎮😢
- He plays video games on his console.
- I will console my friend when she’s sad.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, console is a gaming device.
In the second sentence, console means to comfort someone.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “kon-sohl” (rhymes with whole).
The second meaning is pronounced “kun-sohl” (rhymes with goal).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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extract 🍦🦷
- We use vanilla extract in baking cookies.
- The dentist had to extract a bad tooth.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, extract is a flavoring liquid.
In the second sentence, extract means to remove or pull out.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “eks-trakt” (rhymes with contract).
The second meaning is pronounced “ik-strakt” (rhymes with impact).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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present 🎁👩🏫
- I got a present for my birthday.
- Please be present for roll call.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, present is a gift.
In the second sentence, present means being here or not absent.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “prez-ent” (rhymes with crescent).
The second meaning is pronounced “pri-zent” (rhymes with resent).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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read 📚👀
- I read a book yesterday.
- I will read another book today.
💡 Explanation:
Both sentences use read, but the first is past tense (pronounced “red”), and the second is present tense (pronounced “reed”).
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “red” (rhymes with bed).
The second meaning is pronounced “reed” (rhymes with seed).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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live 🏠📺
- I live in a small town.
- We are watching a live show now.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, live means to stay or have a home somewhere.
In the second sentence, live means happening right now.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “liv” (rhymes with give).
The second meaning is pronounced “lyv” (rhymes with hive).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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bass 🎸🐟
- He plays a bass guitar.
- You can catch bass in that lake.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence (pronounced “base”), bass is a low-sounding guitar.
In the second sentence (pronounced like “mass”), bass is a type of fish.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “base” (rhymes with case).
The second meaning is pronounced “bass” (rhymes with mass).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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contract 📜💪
- They signed a contract for the job.
- Muscles contract when we shiver.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, contract is a written agreement.
In the second sentence, contract means to tighten or shrink.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “kon-trakt” (rhymes with contact).
The second meaning is pronounced “kun-trakt” (rhymes with attract).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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invalid ❌🚑
- That code is invalid and won’t work.
- He is an invalid and must stay in bed.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence, invalid means not correct or not allowed.
In the second sentence, invalid refers to a person who is too sick or weak.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “in-val-id” (rhymes with salad).
The second meaning is pronounced “in-vuh-lid” (rhymes with solid).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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wound 🩹🔄
- He got a small wound on his finger.
- We must wind the clock, so it is wound every day.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence (rhymes with “moon-d”), wound is an injury.
In the second sentence, wound is the past tense of wind (to twist or tighten something).
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “woond” (rhymes with moon).
The second meaning is pronounced “wound” (rhymes with found).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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sewer 🚽👗
- The city fixed the broken sewer pipe.
- My mom is a sewer who makes clothes.
💡 Explanation:
In the first sentence (pronounced “soo-er”), sewer is a pipe for waste water.
In the second sentence (pronounced “soh-er”), sewer is someone who sews.
🎤 Pronunciation:
The first meaning is pronounced “soo-er” (rhymes with doer).
The second meaning is pronounced “soh-er” (rhymes with mower).
❌ Different sounds, different meanings!
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