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Can you give examples of homonyms in sentences?

Homonyms in Sentences:

Here are some examples of homonyms used in sentences, with their different meanings highlighted:

1. "To" vs. "Too" vs. "Two":

* To: I went to the store. (preposition)

* Too: The cake was too sweet. (adverb)

* Two: There are two apples on the table. (number)

2. "There" vs. "Their" vs. "They're":

* There: I left my keys over there. (adverb)

* Their: The children enjoyed their trip. (possessive pronoun)

* They're: They're coming to visit tomorrow. (contraction of "they are")

3. "Here" vs. "Hear":

* Here: Come here and listen. (adverb)

* Hear: I can hear the birds singing. (verb)

4. "See" vs. "Sea":

* See: I can see the mountains from here. (verb)

* Sea: We went swimming in the sea. (noun)

5. "Right" vs. "Write":

* Right: You're right, that's the correct answer. (adjective)

* Write: Please write me a letter. (verb)

6. "Break" vs. "Brake":

* Break: Let's take a break from studying. (noun)

* Brake: The driver slammed on the brake to avoid an accident. (noun)

7. "Peace" vs. "Piece":

* Peace: We hope for peace in the world. (noun)

* Piece: Can I have a piece of pie? (noun)

8. "Wait" vs. "Weight":

* Wait: Please wait here for me. (verb)

* Weight: The elephant has a lot of weight. (noun)

9. "No" vs. "Know":

* No: I have no idea what you're talking about. (adverb)

* Know: Do you know how to ride a bike? (verb)

10. "Pair" vs. "Pear":

* Pair: I bought a new pair of shoes. (noun)

* Pear: I love the taste of a ripe pear. (noun)

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