Words that sound the same when spoken but have different spellings and meanings.
Here's why this definition is accurate:
* Sound the same: This highlights the key characteristic of homophones - they have identical pronunciation.
* Different spellings: This distinguishes them from words that are simply spelled the same but have different meanings (like "read" as a noun and "read" as a verb).
* Different meanings: This emphasizes that homophones are distinct words, even if they sound alike.
Examples of homophones:
* See and sea
* Hear and here
* To and too and two
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore other word relationships!