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homonyms
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each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin
- It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence.
- The homonym "row" can mean both a line of things and an argument.
- "Bank" is a homonym because it can mean both a financial institution and the side of a river.
- "Lead" and "lead" are the same homonym, but one refers to a soft metal, and the other means to guide or direct.
- "Match" is a homonym—it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire.