Definition

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

Example

The words 'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a homophone?

Yeah, it’s when two words sound the same but have different meanings, right?

Exactly! Like 'to', 'too', and 'two'.

Right! It’s funny how one sound can mean so many different things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homophone → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "phone" (from Greek "phone", meaning voice or sound). The word "homophone" refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') sounds ('phone') to remember that homophones are words that sound the same.

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