homophonous

[həʊˈmɒf(ə)nəs]

homophonous Definition

(of words) pronounced the same as another word but having a different meaning, whether spelled the same way or not..

Using homophonous: Examples

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

  • Example

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

  • Example

    The words 'write' and 'right' are homophonous in some dialects.

  • Example

    The words 'knight' and 'night' are homophonous in English.

homophonous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homophonous

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Summary: homophonous in Brief

The term 'homophonous' [həʊˈmɒf(ə)nəs] describes words that are pronounced the same as another word but have a different meaning. These words can be spelled the same way or not, such as 'flower' and 'flour,' or 'write' and 'right.'