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(hom-o-phone) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

Example Sentence

My teacher asked me to name a homophone.

More Example Sentences

Homophones can be confusing in writing.

Synonyms

sound-alike; similar sounding word; homonym

Antonyms

one meaning

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homophone
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