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What are homographs for sow?

The word "sow" has a few homographs, meaning words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations. Here are a few examples:

Sow (noun): This is the most common meaning of "sow", referring to a female pig.

Sow (verb): This refers to the act of planting seeds. Pronounced the same as the noun "sow".

So (adverb): This word is used to express a degree of something, often used in phrases like "so big" or "so fast". Pronounced "soh".

So (conjunction): This word is used to introduce a consequence or result, like in "It was raining, so we stayed home." Pronounced "soh".

Keep in mind that while these words are spelled the same, they have distinct meanings and pronunciations. So, the context of the sentence is key to understanding which meaning is intended.

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