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If two words look exactly the same but sound different and have meanings what type of might they be?

The words you're describing are called homographs.

Here's a breakdown:

* Homograph: Words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings.

Examples:

* Bow: (pronounced "bow") - a weapon used for shooting arrows

* Bow: (pronounced "bow") - to bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting

* Read: (pronounced "red") - to look at and understand written words

* Read: (pronounced "reed") - the past tense of the verb "to read"

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