homophone

[ˈhɒməfəʊn]

homophone Definition

a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, often spelled differently.

Using homophone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homophone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The words 'flower' and 'flour' are homophones.

  • Example

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

  • Example

    The words 'there', 'their', and 'they're' are homophones.

homophone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homophone

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Summary: homophone in Brief

A 'homophone' [ˈhɒməfəʊn] is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning. Examples include 'flower' and 'flour,' 'to,' 'too,' and 'two,' and 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're.'