Definition

In a way that involves words or phrases that sound the same but have different meanings.

Example

The words 'bat' and 'bat' can be used homonymously in different contexts.

Conversation

Did you know that some words can be pronounced the same but have different meanings?

Yeah, those are called homonyms, right?

Exactly! It's funny how they can be used homonymously in sentences.

True! It can make conversations really interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homonymously → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "onym" (from Greek "onuma", meaning name) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner in which words share the same name or sound but have different meanings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'name' ('onym') to remember that 'homonymously' refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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