IPA: /ˈhɪtər/
KK: /ˈhɪtər/
Definition: A person who strikes or hits, especially in sports like baseball.
Example: The hitter swung the bat and hit the ball out of the park.
IPA: /ˈhɔːri/
KK: /ˈhɔːri/
Definition: Describing something that is very old or ancient, often with a gray or white appearance, especially in relation to hair or age.
Example: The hoariest tales of the village were told around the fire every winter.
IPA: //ˈhoʊləkɔst//
KK: /ˈhoʊləˌkɔst/
Definition: A term used to describe a large-scale destruction or loss of life, particularly referring to the genocide of Jews and others by the Nazis during World War II.
Example: The Holocaust was a tragic event in history that resulted in the deaths of millions of people.
IPA: /ˈhoʊm.lænd/
KK: /ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
Definition: A place or region that is recognized as the native land of a specific group of people or culture.
Example: After many years abroad, she returned to her homeland to reconnect with her roots.
IPA: /həʊˈmɛrɪk/
KK: /hoʊˈmɛrɪk/
Definition: Relating to the ancient Greek poet Homer, his time, or his works, often used to describe something grand or epic in scale.
Example: The film was a homeric tale of adventure and heroism.
IPA: /ˈhoʊməˌɡræf/
KK: /ˈhoʊməˌgræf/
Definition: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different pronunciation.
Example: The word 'lead' is a homograph because it can mean to guide someone or refer to a type of metal.
IPA: /ˈhɒm.ə.nɪm/
KK: /ˈhɒmənɪm/
Definition: A word that sounds the same as another word or is spelled the same but has a different meaning.
Example: The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.
IPA: /həˈmɒnɪmɪk/
KK: /hɑˈmɒnɪmɪk/
Definition: Referring to words that are spelled or pronounced the same way but have different meanings.
Example: The word 'bat' is homonymic because it can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.
IPA: /həˈmɒnɪməsli/
KK: /hɑːˈmɒnɪməsli/
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.
IPA: /ˈhɒməˌfəʊn/
KK: /ˈhoʊməˌfoʊn/
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.
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