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What are words that spelled the same have different meaning called?

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings are called homographs.

Here are some examples:

* Bat: (a nocturnal flying mammal) and bat: (a piece of equipment used in baseball)

* Bow: (a weapon used to shoot arrows) and bow: (to bend at the waist in respect)

* Can: (a metal container) and can: (to be able to)

* Lead: (a heavy metal) and lead: (to guide or direct)

* Minute: (a unit of time) and minute: (very small)

It's important to note that homographs can also be pronounced differently, which is known as heteronyms. For example, the word "bow" is pronounced differently when referring to a weapon and when referring to a gesture of respect.

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