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Give 5 example of homonyms and homographs?

Homonyms:

1. To, Too, Two: These words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

2. See, Sea: These words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

3. There, Their, They're: These words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

4. Right, Write: These words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

5. Hear, Here: These words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

Homographs:

1. Bow (n.) - a weapon for shooting arrows / Bow (v.) - to bend the head or body as a gesture of respect.

2. Bat (n.) - a flying mammal / Bat (n.) - a piece of equipment used in baseball.

3. Minute (n.) - a unit of time / Minute (adj.) - very small.

4. Wind (n.) - moving air / Wind (v.) - to turn or twist something.

5. Content (n.) - the things that are inside something / Content (adj.) - happy and satisfied.

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