Homonyms and their meanings:
Homonyms are words that sound alike (and sometimes are spelled alike), but have different meanings. Here are some examples:
1. Words with different meanings and spellings:
* To, too, two: "I went to the store." / "It's too late." / "I have two dogs."
* There, their, they're: "The book is over there." / "That is their house." / "They're going to the beach."
* See, sea: "I can see the ocean." / "The ship sailed on the sea."
* Hear, here: "I can hear the birds." / "Please come here."
* Write, right: "I will write a letter." / "You are right."
* Know, no: "I know the answer." / "I have no idea."
2. Words with the same spelling but different meanings:
* Bat: A flying mammal / A piece of equipment used in baseball
* Bow: To bend at the waist / A knot used to tie something / A weapon used for shooting arrows
* Can: A metal container / To be able to
* Fine: A payment for a crime / Excellent
* Lead: A heavy metal / To guide
* Mean: Unkind / Average
3. Words with different spellings but same pronunciation:
* Pair/Pear: Two of something / A type of fruit
* Right/Write: Correct / To put words on paper
* Sail/Sale: Part of a boat / A discounted price
* There/Their/They're: See above
* To/Too/Two: See above
4. Homographs:
* Desert: To abandon / A dry, barren area
* Present: A gift / To give something / In the current time
* Wind: To twist / Air in motion
* Bass: A type of fish / A low, deep sound / A type of musical instrument
These are just a few examples of homonyms. They can be tricky to use correctly, so it's important to pay attention to the context of the sentence to determine the intended meaning.