Homonyms
* Definition: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.
* Examples:
* "To," "too," and "two" all sound the same but have distinct meanings.
* "Hear" and "here" sound alike but refer to different things.
* "There," "their," and "they're" are homonyms with varying meanings and grammatical functions.
Homographs
* Definition: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound alike.
* Examples:
* "Bow" can refer to a knot or a bending movement.
* "Bat" can be a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.
* "Lead" can be a metal or a verb meaning to guide.
Key Differences
* Sound: Homonyms sound alike, while homographs may or may not sound alike.
* Spelling: Homonyms often have different spellings, while homographs always have the same spelling.
Think of it this way:
* Homonyms: "Sound-alikes"
* Homographs: "Spell-alikes"
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