Definitions
- Referring to words that have the same spelling but different meanings. - Describing words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. - Talking about words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
- Referring to words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. - Describing words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings. - Talking about words that sound alike but have different meanings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to words that sound the same but have different meanings.
- 2Both involve multiple words with the same pronunciation.
- 3Both can cause confusion in communication if not used correctly.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Homonym refers to words that have the same spelling but different meanings, while homophone refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
- 2Examples: Homonym examples include 'bank', 'bow', and 'lead', while homophone examples include 'flower' and 'flour', 'to', 'too', and 'two', and 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.
Remember this!
In summary, homonym and homophone are both words that describe words that sound the same but have different meanings. However, homonym specifically refers to words that have the same spelling but different meanings, while homophone refers to words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
