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homonyms

NOUN
word pronounced the same as another, regardless of meaning or spelling
Synonyms
WEAK
homograph homophone


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From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021

One such riddle relies on synonyms and homonyms, requiring the solver to climb through both literal and metaphorical definitions to arrive at the eventual answer: poetry itself.

From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2021

Can I assume it was intended to demonstrate the difference between heteronyms and homonyms by placing it adjacent to John Ficarra’s hilarious essay?

From Washington Post ● May 28, 2021

A young man biked around the court wearing a pig mask and military hat, referencing homonyms for the accused TV host’s name.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2020

If you now think that you would rather confront a herd of Profoundly Outraged Elephants in a Perilously Oscillating Elevator than hear another word about homonyms, acronyms, or any other kind of nyms—well, think again.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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