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What are some examples of a homophone?

Here are some examples of homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings:

Common Examples:

* To, Too, Two: "I want to go to the store." "That's too bad." "I have two cats."

* There, Their, They're: "Let's go over there." "That's their house." "They're going to the beach."

* Here, Hear: "Come here!" "I can hear the music."

* See, Sea: "I can see the sea."

* Write, Right: "I will write a letter." "You are right."

* No, Know: "I have no idea." "I know the answer."

* Your, You're: "This is your book." "You're going to be late."

* Wear, Where: "I wear a hat." "Where did you go?"

* Its, It's: "The dog wagged its tail." "It's a beautiful day."

Less Common Examples:

* Peace, Piece: "Let's make peace." "I ate a piece of pie."

* Break, Brake: "Take a break." "The brakes failed."

* Waist, Waste: "He has a small waist." "Don't waste your time."

* Allowed, Aloud: "You are allowed to go." "He read the story aloud."

* Bare, Bear: "He was bare chested." "The bear is brown."

* Hour, Our: "I will be there in an hour." "This is our car."

* Pair, Pear: "I have a pair of shoes." "I ate a pear."

Pro Tip: Be careful! Homophones can cause a lot of confusion in writing! Always double-check your spelling before submitting your work.

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