Homophone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɒməfəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homophone is a noun meaning (semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.
Meaning
(semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.
More Meanings
- A letter or group of letters which are pronounced the same as another letter or group of letters.
Word Forms
- homophones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homonym, homograph, homoiophone, synonym, polynym, paronym.
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