Here's a breakdown:
* Sound: They sound the same when spoken.
* Spelling: They are spelled differently.
* Meaning: They have different meanings.
Example:
* "there," "their," and "they're" all sound the same, but have different meanings and spellings.
"There" refers to a place.
"Their" indicates possession.
"They're" is a contraction for "they are."
So, the "look" of a homophone is just the standard appearance of any word, but the important thing is the sound and the meaning.