Homophones for Class 6

Homophones - Class 6

Difference Between Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs

Difference Between Homophones and Homonyms

What are Homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have distinct meanings and are frequently spelt differently. People found it confusing because they sound similar but have different meanings.

Examples:

1. Beech and Beach:

→ Beech: A type of tree with smooth, gray bark.
→ Beach: A sandy or pebbly area along the shore of a body of water.

2. Flour and Flower:

→ Flour: Ground wheat used for baking.
→ Flower: The reproductive structure of a plant.

3. Complement and Compliment:

→ Complement: Something that completes or goes well with something else.
→ Compliment: A polite expression of praise or admiration.

4. Principle and Principal:

→ Principle: A fundamental truth, law or belief.
→ Principal: The head of a school or a sum of money invested or borrowed.

5. Weak and Week:

→ Weak: Lacking strength or power.
→ Week: A period of seven days.

Difference Between Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs

Term	Definition	Examples
Homophones	Words with similar sounds but distinct meanings and spellings.	Allowed / Aloud
Homonyms	Words with similar sounds and spelling, but distinct meanings.	Bat (flying mammal) and bat (used in sports)
Homographs	Words with similar spelling but distinct meanings and may or may not sound.	Bow (to bend forward) and bow (a decorative knot)

List of Homophones Examples

Homophones

Meaning

Pair (noun) / Pear (noun)

Pair: a set of two similar or matching things.

Pear: a sweet, juicy fruit that is typically green or yellow in colour.

Flour (noun) / Flower (noun)

Flour: a finely ground powder made from grains such as wheat, used in baking.

Flower: the reproductive structure of a flowering plant, often colourful and fragrant.

To (preposition) /

Too (adverb) / Two (number)

To: used to indicate the direction or destination of an action.

Too: in addition; also; excessively.

Two: the number 2.

There (adverb) /

Their (pronoun) / They're (contraction)

There: in or at that place.

Their: belonging to them.

They're: contraction of "they are".

It's (contraction) / Its (pronoun)

It's: contraction of "it is" or "it has".

Its: belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Your (pronoun) / You're (contraction)

Your: belonging to you.

You're: contraction of "you are".

Here (adverb) / Hear (verb)

Here: in this place.

Hear: to perceive or listen to sound.

Allowed (verb) / Aloud (adverb)

Allowed: permitted; given permission to do something. Aloud: in a loud voice; audibly.

Break (verb/noun) / Brake (noun)

Break: to separate or shatter into pieces; a pause or interruption.

Brake: a device used to slow or stop a vehicle.

Weather (noun) /

Whether (conjunction)

Weather: the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

Whether: expressing a choice between two possibilities.

Principle (noun) /

Principal (noun/adjective)

Principle: a fundamental truth or belief that guides one's behaviour.

Principal: the head of a school; the original sum of money invested or borrowed.

List of Homonyms Examples

Homonym	Meaning 1	Meaning 2
Bark	The sound a dog makes	The outer covering of a tree
Bat	A flying mammal	A piece of sports equipment used in baseball
Bow	A gesture of respect	A piece of curved equipment used to shoot arrows
Tear	To rip something	A drop of liquid from the eye
Lead	To guide or be in charge	A heavy metal element
Row	A line of things arranged side by side	A type of boat
Desert	A dry, arid area	To abandon or leave someone
Object	A thing or item	To express disapproval or disagreement
Wound	An injury or cut	Past tense of "wind" (to twist or turn)
Bass	A type of fish	A low-frequency sound or musical instrument
Present	A gift or something given	To be in a particular place or time
Sewer	A system of pipes that carry wastewater	A person who sews or stitches
Content	The subject matter of something	To be satisfied or pleased
Invalid	Not valid or acceptable	A person with a disability or illness
Minute	A unit of time equal to 60 seconds	Tiny
Entrance	The act of entering	A doorway or the place of entry
Record	To make a permanent copy of something	A historical document or the best performance ever
Row	A line of things arranged side by side	A type of boat
Bass	A type of fish	A low-frequency sound or

List of Homograph Examples

Homograph	Meaning 1	Meaning 2
Tear	To rip or damage something by pulling it apart	A drop of saline fluid from the eye, often as a result of emotion
Bow	A curved weapon used for shooting arrows	To incline the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting
Bass	A type of fish	The lowest adult male singing voice
Lead	A heavy metal element (Pb on the periodic table)	To guide or show the way
Wound	An injury to the body, typically involving a break in the skin	Past tense of "wind," meaning to twist or turn
Object	A thing that can be seen or touched	To express or feel disapproval or disagreement
Desert	A dry, barren area of land	To abandon or leave someone or something in a difficult situation
Row	A linear arrangement of objects or people	To propel a boat forward using oars
Invalid	Not valid or legally acceptable	A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury

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Difference Between Homophones and Homonyms

Category	Homophones	Homonyms
Definition	Words with similar sounds but distinct meanings and spellings.	Words with similar sounds and spelling, but distinct meanings.
Example	"flower" and "flour" are homophones. They have similar sound but have distinct meanings and spellings.	-"bank" (financial institution) and "bank" (the side of a river) are homonyms. They have similar sound and spelling but distinct meanings.
Pronunciation	Homophones are pronounced the same way.	Homonyms are pronounced the same way.
Spelling	Homophones have different spellings.	Homonyms may have the same or different spellings.
Meaning	Homophones have different meanings.	Homonyms may have the same or different meanings.
Usage	Homophones are used in different contexts.	Homonyms are used in different or similar contexts, depending on the meaning.

FAQs

1. State an example of homonyms.

Answer: Homonyms are words with the same spelling and possibly even the same pronunciation but distinct meanings. For instance, "bat" can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment.

2. How do we differentiate between homophones while speaking or writing?

Answer: To distinguish homophones in written or spoken language, one must be aware of the context in which they are employed. To determine the correct meaning, pay attention to the words that surround the word.

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