Here's a breakdown:
* "Homo" means "same".
* "Phone" refers to "sound".
So, a homophone is a word that has the same sound as another word but different meaning and spelling.
Examples:
* There/Their/They're: These all sound the same, but they have different meanings and spellings.
* See/Sea: Both sound alike, but "see" is a verb meaning to perceive with your eyes, while "sea" is a large body of saltwater.
* To/Too/Two: These words have different meanings and spellings but share the same pronunciation.
Homophones can be tricky, but they are a fascinating part of the English language!