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Could you give examples of words that have same spelling but different meaning with stress?

You're right! It's not the spelling, but the stress that changes the meaning of these words. Here are some examples:

1. CONduct (verb) - to lead or guide

CONduct (noun) - the way something is done

2. PREsent (verb) - to give something to someone

PREsent (noun) - a gift

3. ObJECT (verb) - to disagree with something

OBject (noun) - a thing

4. PERmit (verb) - to allow something

PERmit (noun) - a written permission

5. REcord (verb) - to save information

REcord (noun) - saved information

6. INsult (verb) - to offend someone

INsult (noun) - an offensive remark

7. PROtest (verb) - to disagree strongly

PROtest (noun) - an expression of disagreement

8. TRANsfer (verb) - to move something from one place to another

TRANsfer (noun) - the act of moving something

9. CONtract (verb) - to make an agreement

CONtract (noun) - an agreement

10. REbel (verb) - to fight against authority

REbel (noun) - someone who fights against authority

These words are called homographs because they have the same spelling but different meanings. The stress on the syllable can be a key factor in distinguishing their meanings.

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