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What are sounds that sound alike?

You're asking about homophones, which are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Here are some examples:

Common Homophones

* There, their, they're:

* There: Indicates a place or location. ("The book is over there.")

* Their: Indicates possession. ("Their car is red.")

* They're: A contraction of "they are." ("They're going to the store.")

* To, too, two:

* To: Indicates direction or purpose. ("I'm going to the park.")

* Too: Means also or excessively. ("I'm too tired.")

* Two: The number 2. ("There are two cats.")

* Your, you're:

* Your: Indicates possession. ("Your phone is ringing.")

* You're: A contraction of "you are." ("You're welcome.")

* Here, hear:

* Here: Indicates a place or location. ("Come here.")

* Hear: To perceive sound. ("I can hear you.")

* See, sea:

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

* Sea: A large body of saltwater. ("The sea is vast.")

More Homophones

* Bare, bear

* Break, brake

* By, buy, bye

* Choose, chews

* Flour, flower

* Know, no

* Peace, piece

* Right, write

* Sail, sale

* Soar, sore

Tip: Be careful using homophones in writing, as they can easily change the meaning of a sentence. Always double-check to make sure you're using the correct word!

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