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What are examples of a homonym?

Here are some examples of homonyms, grouped by type:

Homographs (words spelled the same but pronounced differently):

* bow (to bend at the waist) vs. bow (a weapon that shoots arrows)

* lead (a heavy metal) vs. lead (to guide)

* wind (air in motion) vs. wind (to twist or wrap)

* tear (a drop of water from the eye) vs. tear (to rip)

* desert (a dry, barren region) vs. desert (to abandon)

Homophones (words pronounced the same but spelled differently):

* to (preposition) vs. too (adverb meaning also) vs. two (number)

* there (adverb indicating place) vs. their (possessive pronoun) vs. they're (contraction of "they are")

* hear (to perceive sound) vs. here (adverb indicating place)

* right (correct) vs. write (to put words on paper)

* see (to perceive with the eyes) vs. sea (a large body of saltwater)

Homonyms that are both homographs and homophones:

* bat (a nocturnal flying mammal) vs. bat (a piece of equipment used in baseball)

* bank (a financial institution) vs. bank (the edge of a river)

* fair (just) vs. fair (a gathering for entertainment or trade)

Remember: While homonyms sound or are spelled the same, they often have different meanings, so it's important to choose the correct word for the context.

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