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What is a homonym also?

A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

Here are some examples:

* To, too, two: All pronounced the same, but have different meanings and spellings.

* See, sea: Sound the same, but "see" is a verb meaning to perceive with the eyes, while "sea" is a large body of saltwater.

* Write, right: Sound the same, but "write" is a verb meaning to form letters on paper, while "right" can mean correct or a direction.

Homonyms can be confusing, especially in written communication, but they can also be a source of humor and wordplay.

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