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What is the term for a word that spelled same as another but has different meaning history and sometimes pronunciation?

The term you're looking for is homograph.

Here's a breakdown:

* Homograph: A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning, origin, and sometimes pronunciation.

Example:

* "Bow" can refer to a knot or a weapon, and they have different pronunciations (bow vs. bow).

Other terms related to words with similar features:

* Homophone: Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings (e.g., "to," "too," and "two").

* Homonym: A general term for words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings. This encompasses both homographs and homophones.

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