homonyms
Example Sentences
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However, some awareness of homonyms and their multiple meanings will help ensure that your language is precise.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
