Thursday, February 9, 2012

Is there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?

I'm talking about words like: wares, wears, where's.Is there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?
Isn't it homonyms? like sea and see!
the word you are looking for is hononyms

synonyms are words that mean the same but are differentIs there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?
homonymsIs there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?
Yes ...homophones... better examples are:



use

ewes

hues

hews

Hughes

U's
1. Two, too, to



2. eight, ate



3.lakh, lack



4.Four, Fore



5. one, won



6.Far, For



7. Fair, Fare



These pairs come readily to mind.
Homonyms
yup im thnin its homonyms, plz give me 10 pts purty plz!?!?!?!?!
It is called contractions
HOMOPHONES!

YAY!

Homonyms are things that look alike but mean different.

Example: Trunk (elephant's nose) and trunk (place to put stuff in car)

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