A homograph is actually a category of homonym. “Homonyms” is a general term for two words that are identical in sound or spelling but different in meaning. There are three kinds of homonyms: ...

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Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

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Hello Sokhom. Thank you for your question concerning two terms connected to pronunciation and spelling, namely homophones and homonyms. I'll start with homophones. These are words which have the same ...