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Homonym

Definition: A homonym refers to each of two or more words that have the same spelling or pronunciation, but different meanings and origins. They can be classified as homographs (same spelling, different meanings) or homophones (same pronunciation, different meanings).

Sense 1: Homograph

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A homograph is a type of homonym in which the words have the same spelling but different meanings.

Example: The bat flew through the batting cage.

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Sense 2: Homophone

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A homophone is a type of homonym in which the words have the same pronunciation but different meanings.

Example: He was right and didn't want to admit he was write.

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Local Usage:

Part of speech: noun

Definition: In local usage, homonym refers to words or phrases with the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings, specific to a particular region or dialect.

Example: In some regions, soda is used as a homonym for pop.

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