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What are the examples of homophones and their meaning?

Here are some examples of homophones and their meanings:

Sounding the Same (Homophones):

* To, Too, Two:

* To: Indicates direction (e.g., "Go to the store.")

* Too: Means "also" or "excessively" (e.g., "I want to go too." / "It's too hot.")

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

* There, Their, They're:

* There: Indicates a place (e.g., "The book is over there.")

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

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

* Hear, Here:

* Hear: To perceive sound (e.g., "Can you hear that noise?")

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

* See, Sea:

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

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

* Right, Write:

* Right: Correct or opposite of left (e.g., "That's the right answer." / "Turn right at the corner.")

* Write: To put words on paper (e.g., "I like to write stories.")

* Know, No:

* Know: To have knowledge of something (e.g., "I know the answer.")

* No: Means "not" (e.g., "No, thank you.")

* Pair, Pear:

* Pair: Two things together (e.g., "A pair of shoes")

* Pear: A type of fruit (e.g., "I ate a pear for breakfast.")

* Break, Brake:

* Break: To separate into pieces (e.g., "Don't break the vase.")

* Brake: A device that slows down a vehicle (e.g., "Apply the brakes.")

* Buy, Bye:

* Buy: To purchase something (e.g., "I want to buy a new car.")

* Bye: A farewell (e.g., "Bye, see you later.")

* Wait, Weight:

* Wait: To stay in one place until something happens (e.g., "Please wait here.")

* Weight: A measure of heaviness (e.g., "What is your weight?")

* Peace, Piece:

* Peace: A state of tranquility (e.g., "Make peace, not war.")

* Piece: A portion of something (e.g., "Give me a piece of pie.")

These are just a few examples. There are many more homophones in the English language!

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