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Topic: Grammar

homophonic

IPA: /həˈmɒfənɪk/

KK: /həˈmɒfənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the same sound as another word or phrase, often used in music to refer to a single melody with accompaniment.

Example: The poem used homophonic elements to create a pleasing sound.

homophonous

IPA: //həˈmɒfənəs//

KK: /hɑˈmɑfənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings.

Example: The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophonous, as they are pronounced the same way but have different meanings.

homophony

IPA: /həˈmɒfəni/

KK: /həˈmɒfəni/

noun

Definition: The quality of having the same sound or pronunciation, often referring to words that sound alike but have different meanings.

Example: In English, the words 'bare' and 'bear' are an example of homophony.

horizontally

IPA: /həˈrɪzənˌtəli/

KK: /həˈrɪzənˌtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is parallel to the horizon or flat ground, rather than up and down.

Example: The picture was hung horizontally on the wall.

hortative

IPA: /hɔːˈtɔːrətɪv/

KK: /hɔrˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Encouraging or urging someone to take action or do something.

Example: The teacher's hortative speech inspired the students to work harder.

hortatively

IPA: /hɔːrˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /hɔːrˈteɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that encourages or urges someone to take action or do something.

Example: The teacher spoke hortatively, inspiring her students to pursue their dreams.

how

IPA: /haʊ/

KK: /haʊ/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to ask about the manner, condition, or reason for something.

Example: How do you solve this problem?

conjunction

Definition: In what way or manner something is done or happens.

Example: I forgot how to solve this problem.

noun

Definition: A way or method of doing something, often used to ask about the manner in which something is done.

Example: The how of the project was just as important as the what and why.

however

IPA: /həˈɛvər/

KK: /həʊˈɛvər/

adverb

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said before. It can also emphasize the manner in which something is done.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

conjunction

Definition: This word is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Example: I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

howsoever

IPA: /haʊˈsoʊˌvɜr/

KK: /haʊˈsoʊvər/

adverb

Definition: In any way or manner; regardless of how something is done or to what extent.

Example: You can achieve your goals howsoever you choose to pursue them.

hypallage

IPA: /hɪˈpælədʒ/

KK: /hɪˈpælədʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of expression where a word that describes one thing is used to modify another, often creating a surprising or poetic effect.

Example: In the phrase 'the angry sky', the sky is described as angry, which is an example of hypallage.

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