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Homonym

Noun: Homonym refers to a word that has the same pronunciation as another word but differs in meaning, origin, or spelling.

Example sentences:

  • "The words 'rose' (flower) and 'rose' (past tense of rise) are an example of homonyms."
  • "'Bat' (nocturnal mammal) and 'bat' (sports equipment) are homonyms with different meanings."

Adjective: Homonym describes a word that is a homonym, having the same pronunciation as another word but differing in meaning, origin, or spelling.

Example sentence:

  • "The sentence 'He caught the bat using a bat' demonstrates the homonymous usage of the words."
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