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Two words with same spelling but different meaning?

There are many words with the same spelling but different meanings, known as homographs. Here are a few examples:

* Bat (a nocturnal flying mammal) vs. Bat (a piece of equipment used in baseball)

* Bow (a weapon used to shoot arrows) vs. Bow (a knot used to tie things)

* Can (a metal container) vs. Can (to be able to)

* Content (the things that are in something) vs. Content (happy and satisfied)

* Fine (a payment for a crime) vs. Fine (of high quality)

* Lead (a heavy metal) vs. Lead (to guide or direct)

* Minute (a unit of time) vs. Minute (very small)

* Object (a thing) vs. Object (to disagree)

* Produce (to make something) vs. Produce (fruits and vegetables)

* Record (a written account) vs. Record (to make a sound recording)

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