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10 examples of homophones with meanings?

Here are 10 examples of homophones with their meanings:

1. To, Too, Two

* To: Preposition indicating direction or purpose. "I went to the store."

* Too: Adverb meaning "also" or "excessively." "It's too hot outside."

* Two: Number representing the quantity of 2. "There are two cookies left."

2. There, Their, They're

* There: Adverb indicating place or existence. "The book is there on the table."

* Their: Possessive pronoun indicating belonging to them. "This is their house."

* They're: Contraction of "they are." "They're going to the park."

3. Hear, Here

* Hear: Verb meaning to perceive sound. "I can hear the birds singing."

* Here: Adverb indicating a specific place or position. "Put the book here."

4. See, Sea

* See: Verb meaning to perceive with the eyes. "I can see the ocean."

* Sea: Large body of salt water. "The ship sailed across the sea."

5. Your, You're

* Your: Possessive pronoun indicating belonging to you. "This is your car."

* You're: Contraction of "you are." "You're going to be late."

6. Know, No

* Know: Verb meaning to have knowledge or understanding. "I know how to ride a bike."

* No: Adverb meaning "not" or "none." "I have no money."

7. Right, Write

* Right: Adjective meaning correct, or adverb meaning correctly. "You're right, it's a mistake."

* Write: Verb meaning to form letters or words. "I like to write stories."

8. By, Buy, Bye

* By: Preposition indicating nearness or alongside. "I sat by the window."

* Buy: Verb meaning to purchase. "I'm going to buy a new phone."

* Bye: Interjection used as a farewell. "See you later, bye."

9. Peace, Piece

* Peace: Noun meaning tranquility or harmony. "They lived in peace."

* Piece: Noun meaning a part or fragment. "I ate a piece of pie."

10. Bare, Bear

* Bare: Adjective meaning uncovered or naked. "She walked barefoot in the bare field."

* Bear: Noun referring to a large mammal, or verb meaning to carry. "A bear was spotted in the woods."

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