Homophones for Class 5

Homophones

Meaning

Examples

1. Lead / Lead

1. Lead: to guide
2. Lead: a type of metal

1. Can you lead me to the nearest theatre?
2. Lead is a type of metal.

2. Been / Bean

1. Been: it’s a verb
2. Bean: it is a vegetable

1. I have been calling since morning.
2. I don’t want to eat beans for dinner.

3. Lose / Loose

1. Lose: it’s a verb that means to suffer a loss
2. Loose: it is an adjective used to describe things that are not tight or contained.

1. I can't believe I forgot to lock the door and now I might lose my keys.
2. the hounds have been loosed.

4. Here/Hear

1. Here: in this place. 
2. Hear: to perceive sound.

1. Come here, please.
2. I can hear the music.

5. Break/Brake

1. Break: to shatter or pause.
2. Brake: a device to stop a vehicle.

1. Don't break the glass. 
2. Press the brake to stop.

6. Write/Right

1. Write: to put words on paper.
2. Right: correct or a direction.

1. Please write your name. 
2. Turn right at the corner.

7. Flower/Flour

1. Flower: a blooming plant part.
2. Flour: ground wheat used for baking.

1. The rose is a beautiful flower. 
2. We need flour for the cake.

8. Son/Sun

1. Son: male child. 
2. Sun: the star in our solar system.

1. My son has moved abroad for further studies.
2. The sun is the brightest star in our solar system.

9. Night/Knight

1. Night: the time when it's dark.
2. Knight: a medieval warrior.

1. I love stargazing at night. 
2. In Macbeth, the knight wore shining armour.

10. See/Sea

1. See: to perceive with your eyes. |
2. Sea: a large body of saltwater.

1. I can see the mountains from our amazing hotel view. 
2. The sea is vast and blue.

11. Hair/Hare

1. Hair: the fine strands on your head. 
2. Hare: a type of rabbit.

1. She has beautiful long hair.
2. The hare ran quickly over the bushes.

12. No/Know

1. No: the opposite of yes. 
2. Know: to have knowledge.

1. No, I can't go out, I am tired already. 
2. I know the answer to this tricky question.

13. Here/Hear

1. Here: in this place. 
2. Hear: to perceive sound.

1. Come here, please. Let’s go surfing. 
2. I can hear the loud music over the street.

14. Pair/Pear

1. Pair: two of something.
2. Pear: a fruit.

1. I have a pair of black Nike shoes. 
2. Can I have a pear for a snack?

15. Bare/Bear

1. Bare: naked or uncovered.
2. Bear: large mammal.

1. His feet were bare. 
2. The bear is in the woods.

16. Tail/Tale

1. Tail: the rear part of an animal.
2. Tale: a story or narrative.

1. The dog wagged its tail. 
2. I'll tell you an interesting tale.

17. Buy/Bye

1. Buy: to purchase something.
2. Bye: farewell or goodbye.

1. I want to buy a new toy. 
2. Say bye to your friend.

18. Peace/Piece

1. Peace: harmony or absence of conflict. 
2. Piece: a part or portion.

1. We wish for world peace. 
2. Can I have a piece of cake?

19. Road/Rode

1. Road: a path for vehicles.
2. Rode: past tense of "ride."

1. The road is long. 
2. She rode her bike to school.

20. Sail/Sale

1. Sail: a piece of fabric on a boat.
2. Sale: the act of selling.

1. They raised the sail on the boat.
2. There's a sale at the store.

21. To, Too, Two

1. "To" is used as a preposition
2. "Too" means also.
3. "Two" is the number 2.

1. I want to go to the park. 
2. Can I come too? 
3. Two apples are on the table.

22. See, Sea

1."See" means to observe.
2. "Sea" is a large body of saltwater.

1. I can see the mountains.
2. The sea is so vast and blue.

23. Here, Hear

1. "Here" refers to a location,
2."Hear" means to listen.

1. I am here in the classroom.
2. Can you hear the birds singing?

24. Their, There,

They're

1. "Their" shows possession.
2. "There" indicates a place.
3. "They're" is a contraction of "They are."

1. It's their book. 
2. The park is over there. 
3. They're going to the zoo.

25. Your, You're

1. "Your" shows possession.
2. "You're" is a contraction of "You are."

1. Is this your backpack? 
2. You're my best friend.

26. Sun, Son

1. "Sun" is the star that provides light.
2. "Son" is a male child.

1. The Sun is shining brightly.
2. My son is playing in the yard.

27. Flower, Flour

1. "Flower" is a part of a plant.
2."Flour" is a powder used in baking.

1. The flower is so colourful.
2. We need flour to make bread.

28. Break, Brake

1. "Break" means to shatter or pause. 
2."Brake" is a device for stopping a vehicle.

1. Don't break the glass. 
2. Step on the brake to stop the car.

29. Here, Hare

1. "Here" refers to a location.
2. "Hare" is a type of rabbit.

1. I'm here at the park.
2. Look, there's a hare in the garden. 

30. Blue, Blew

1."Blue" is a colour.
2. "Blew" is the past tense of "blow."

1. The sky is so blue today. 
2. He blew out the candles.

31. Night, Knight

1."Night" is the time when it's dark.
2. "Knight" is a person in armour.

1. I love looking at the stars at night.
2. The knight rode a horse.

32. Sail, Sale

1. "Sail" is a piece of fabric for a boat.|
2. "Sale" is when things are being sold.

1. The boat has a white sail.
2. There's a big sale at the store.

33. Allowed, Aloud

1. "Allowed" means permitted.
2. "Aloud" means out loud.

1. Are we allowed to eat cookies?
2. Read the story aloud in class.

34. Bear, Bare

1. "Bear" is a large animal.
2. "Bare" means uncovered or naked.

1. The bear is in the forest.
2. He has bare feet.

35. Peace, Piece

1. "Peace" is a state of calm.
2. "Piece" is a part of something.

1. Let's make peace and stop fighting.
2. Can I have a piece of cake?

36. Two, To, Too

1."Two" is the number 2.
2. "To" is a preposition.
3. "Too" means also.

1. There are two apples. 
2. Let's go to the park.
3. I want to come too.

37. Hair, Hare

1. "Hair" is the stuff on your head.
2. "Hare" is a type of rabbit.

1. She has long, brown hair.
2. The hare is fast and has big ears.

38. Write, Right

1. "Write" means to put words on paper.
2. "Right" can mean correct or a direction.

1. Please write your name on the paper. 
2. Is this the right way to the park?

39. Wear, Where

1. "Wear" means to put on clothing.
2. "Where" is used to ask about a location.

1. I wear a red shirt. 
2. Where is my toy?

40. Lain, Lane

1. "Lain" means to rest in a horizontal position.
2. "Lane" means a narrow passage or designated path.

1. The cat has lain on the rug all afternoon, basking in the sunlight.
2. We switched lanes to avoid the slow-moving truck.