This might seem confusing, but it's true! "Tract" can be pronounced the same way as "track," but they have different meanings.
Here's a breakdown:
* Tract (pronounced "trakt") can refer to:
* A region of land: "The desert tract was vast and unforgiving."
* A short pamphlet or treatise: "He distributed religious tracts at the festival."
* Track (pronounced "trak") refers to:
* A path or course: "The race track was crowded with spectators."
* A mark or trace left behind: "The police followed the suspect's tracks in the snow."
It's important to pay attention to the context to understand which meaning is intended.