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Homophones, American English -- Page 1
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A homophone are sets of words that:
1. Are pronounced the same as, but different in meaning from another, whether
spelled the same or not." (bear, bare)
2. Note that some homophones are also homographs. (bear) -- Note that some
homophones are also heteronyms. (lead)
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ad
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short for advertisement
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add
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to join
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2.
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aid
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(n) a form of help (v) to help
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aide
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an assistant
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3.
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ail
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to be in ill health
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ale
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a drink beer like
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4.
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air
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oxygen
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heir
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beneficiary
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5.
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aisle
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passage between rows
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I'll
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short for I will
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isle
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island
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6.
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aloud
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can be heard
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allowed
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permitted
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altar
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part of a church
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alter
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to change
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8.
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ant
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insect
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aunt
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your mother's sister
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9.
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arc
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something arched or curved
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ark
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a ship; a place of safety
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10.
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ate
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past tense of eat
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eight
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a number
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