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What are the example of homonys?

Here are some examples of homonyms, categorized by the type of homonym:

Homophones: Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

* There, Their, They're: "Let's go over there." "This is their house." "They're coming to dinner."

* To, Too, Two: "I want to go home." "That's too expensive." "I have two cats."

* See, Sea: "I can see the beach." "The ship sailed across the sea."

* Hear, Here: "I can hear you." "Come here and sit down."

* Write, Right: "I will write you a letter." "You are right."

* Know, No: "I know the answer." "I have no idea."

* Pair, Pear: "A pair of shoes." "I ate a pear for lunch."

Homographs: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

* Bat (noun): a nocturnal flying mammal

* Bat (noun): a piece of equipment used in baseball

* Bat (verb): to hit something with a bat

* Bow (noun): a knot tied with two loops

* Bow (noun): a weapon for shooting arrows

* Bow (verb): to bend at the waist

* Lead (noun): a heavy metal

* Lead (verb): to guide someone

* Object (noun): a physical thing

* Object (verb): to disagree with something

* Wind (noun): moving air

* Wind (verb): to twist or turn something

Perfect Homonyms: Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.

* Bat (noun): a nocturnal flying mammal

* Bat (noun): a piece of equipment used in baseball

* Fine (adjective): excellent

* Fine (noun): a payment for a crime

* Right (adjective): correct

* Right (noun): a privilege or entitlement

Important Note: These are just a few examples. There are many more homonyms in the English language!

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