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What is it called when a word has different meanings and pronunciation but spelled the same?

That's called a homograph.

Here's a breakdown:

* Homograph: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and often different pronunciations.

Examples:

* "Lead" (the metal) vs. "lead" (to guide)

* "Bow" (a knot) vs. "bow" (to bend)

* "Wind" (the air) vs. "wind" (to wrap around)

Let me know if you'd like more examples!

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