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What are examples of hymonyms?

You're probably thinking of homonyms, not "hymonyms". Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and sometimes different spellings.

Here are some examples of homonyms:

Different spellings:

* to, too, two

* there, their, they're

* hear, here

* write, right

* see, sea

Same spellings:

* bat (animal) and bat (baseball equipment)

* bow (weapon) and bow (bend forward)

* can (be able to) and can (metal container)

* fair (just) and fair (carnival)

* lead (metal) and lead (to guide)

These are just a few examples, and there are many more homonyms in the English language!

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