Homonym
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːmənɪm/
Homonym (noun)
- A word that has the same spelling or the same sound as another word, but has a different meaning.
- Two or more words that are identical in form, yet refer to different things or ideas.
Examples
- A homonym can have the same sound and spelling as another word.
- Homonyms often share the same sound and spelling, but they mean different things.