Definition & Meaning of "homonym"in English

Homonym

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

homonyms

Examples

It's essential to consider context when deciphering the meaning of a homonym in a sentence.

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