Simple meaning
What does Homophone mean?
a homophone sounds like another word but means something different.
Dictionary definition
A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different spelling or meaning.
Example sentences
Homophone in a sentence
easy
Two and too are homophones.
medium
Homophones are common in spelling practice.
hard
Reading the whole sentence helps you choose the correct homophone.
Synonyms
Words like Homophone
same-sound wordA plain-language description.
sound-alikeFocuses on matching pronunciation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different-sound wordWords with different sounds are not homophones.
exact spelling matchHomophones often differ in spelling or meaning.
Word family
Homophone word family
Base word
homophone
noun
homophones
More than one homophone.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a homophone?
homophone means a homophone sounds like another word but means something different.
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Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
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- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.