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What are words that spelled the same but mean something different?

You're looking for homonyms! These are words that sound the same and are spelled the same, but have different meanings.

Here are some common examples:

Homonyms:

* Bat: A nocturnal flying mammal vs. a piece of equipment used in baseball

* Bow: To bend at the waist vs. a weapon or a decorative knot

* Can: A metal container vs. to be able to

* Fine: A penalty vs. of high quality

* Lead: A heavy metal vs. to guide

* See: To perceive with the eyes vs. the ocean

* To: A preposition vs. the infinitive marker

* Two: The number 2 vs. too (meaning also)

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