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What are examples of homophony?

Homophony refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Here are some examples:

Common Examples:

* To, too, two: These are all pronounced the same but have different meanings and uses.

* There, their, they're: "There" refers to a place, "their" is possessive, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are."

* Hear, here: "Hear" refers to the sense of sound, "here" refers to a location.

* See, sea: "See" refers to sight, "sea" refers to a large body of saltwater.

* No, know: "No" is a negative, "know" refers to understanding.

* Write, right: "Write" refers to creating text, "right" means correct.

More Complex Examples:

* Pair, pear: Both pronounced the same, but "pair" refers to two of something, and "pear" is a fruit.

* Sail, sale: "Sail" can be a verb referring to sailing, or a noun referring to a piece of cloth on a boat. "Sale" refers to a discount or offering.

* Bare, bear: "Bare" means naked or unclothed, "bear" is an animal or a verb meaning to carry something heavy.

Homophones in Phrases:

* "I can see the sea" ("see" and "sea" are both pronounced the same)

* "You're right, I don't know" ("you're" and "know" both sound the same)

* "The two bears were on their way to the fair" ("two" and "to," "their" and "there")

These are just a few examples. Homophones are common in the English language and can often be a source of confusion for language learners.

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