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What are some examples of homophones with meaning?

Here are some examples of homophones with their meanings:

Sound-alike pairs:

* To/Too/Two:

* To: Indicates direction or purpose (e.g., "I went to the store.")

* Too: Indicates an excess or addition (e.g., "It's too hot outside.")

* Two: The number 2 (e.g., "There are two apples on the table.")

* There/Their/They're:

* There: Indicates a place (e.g., "Let's go over there.")

* Their: Indicates possession (e.g., "This is their house.")

* They're: Contraction of "they are" (e.g., "They're going to the park.")

* Here/Hear:

* Here: Indicates a place (e.g., "Come here.")

* Hear: To perceive sound (e.g., "I can hear the music.")

* See/Sea:

* See: To perceive with the eyes (e.g., "I can see the mountains.")

* Sea: A large body of saltwater (e.g., "The ship sailed across the sea.")

* Right/Write:

* Right: Opposite of left, or correct (e.g., "Turn right at the corner.")

* Write: To use a pen or keyboard to form words (e.g., "I need to write a letter.")

* Your/You're:

* Your: Indicates possession (e.g., "This is your book.")

* You're: Contraction of "you are" (e.g., "You're the best.")

Other Homophones:

* Pair/Pear: (A set of two) / (A type of fruit)

* Bare/Bear: (Uncovered) / (A large mammal)

* Break/Brake: (To shatter) / (To slow down a vehicle)

* Flour/Flower: (Powdered grain) / (A blooming plant)

* Know/No: (To be aware of) / (The opposite of yes)

* Peace/Piece: (Harmony) / (A part of something)

* Sail/Sale: (To travel by boat) / (A discount on goods)

* Waist/Waste: (The middle part of the body) / (Something useless)

Remember, homophones sound alike but have different meanings. Pay close attention to the context to determine the correct word.

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