For a better experience on your device, try our mobile site. BBC UKChina 手机版 Homonyms and homophones 同音同形异义词和同音异形异义词 A Q&A of the Week programme about the homonyms and homophones. 收听mp3 ...

We call words which sound the same 'homophones'. If they sound the same and have the same spelling too we call them 'homonyms'. Listen to the programme to find out more. If you have a question you'd ...

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 ...

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Learn what are Homonyms and their various types along with some tips for improving your vocabulary. Homonyms are words that sound like one another but have different meanings. This video will ...

Do you know the difference between synonyms and homonyms? I don’t. And it’s not for lack of trying. I’ve read up on the subject multiple times. I’ve even reported what I’ve learned, writing here and ...

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Two things make the study of homonyms important in English. When smartly handled, they add to the beauty of our compositions. But when homonyms are otherwise treated, they prove that their capacity to ...

Here’s a word I avoid: homonym. It’s not that I have a problem with this word. It’s marvelously useful. It’s even fun to say. My problem is I’m just never that confident I’m using it correctly. The ...

Everyone knows what synonyms and antonyms are (and just in case you don't, synonyms are words that mean the same thing as another word, and antonyms are words that mean the opposite). But do you know ...