Here's why:
* Homograph: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.
* Abuse:
* Meaning 1: To use something in a harmful or wrong way (e.g., "He abused his power").
* Meaning 2: To treat someone cruelly or violently (e.g., "She was abused by her husband").
While the spelling is the same, the pronunciation of the word "abuse" can slightly differ depending on the context. In the first meaning, it is pronounced with a long "u" sound (like "use"). In the second meaning, it is pronounced with a short "u" sound (like "bus").