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homophone

noun

/ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

Meaning

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.

The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.

sound-alike, homonym, same-sounding word, phonetic twin

heteronym, antonym

common homophone, confusing homophone, list of homophones

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live you...

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

A person who receives something, such as an award, gift, or message.

Absolute certainty or conviction about something.

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one