Why is permit a homograph and what are the two meanings?

You're right, "permit" is a homograph! Here's why and what its two meanings are:

Why it's a homograph:

* Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

The two meanings of "permit":

1. Verb: To allow or authorize something.

* Example: "The city council will not permit the construction of a new shopping mall."

2. Noun: A written document that gives official permission to do something.

* Example: "You need a permit to build a fence in your backyard."

Pronunciation:

* The verb pronunciation of "permit" rhymes with "emit".

* The noun pronunciation of "permit" rhymes with "fit".

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