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What is the difference between homonyms and rhyming?

While both homonyms and rhyming involve words that sound alike, there is a key difference:

Homonyms:

* Meaning: Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

* Spelling: Homonyms are spelled differently.

* Examples:

* "To, too, two"

* "There, their, they're"

* "See, sea"

Rhyming:

* Meaning: Rhyming words have similar sounds at the end of the words, but their meanings are usually related or even the same.

* Spelling: Rhyming words can be spelled the same or differently.

* Examples:

* "Cat, hat, bat"

* "Night, bright, light"

* "Beautiful, bountiful"

In summary:

* Homonyms sound the same but have different meanings.

* Rhyming words sound similar at the end but have related or similar meanings.

Think of it this way:

* Homonyms are like twins who look alike but have different personalities.

* Rhyming words are like siblings who may share similar features but have different roles in the family.

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