Meaning Of The Word Homograph

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Homograph Meaning

Homograph Definition
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What's The Definition Of Homograph?

homograph in American English
a word with the same spelling as another or others but with a different meaning and origin, and, sometimes, a different pronunciation (Ex.: bow, the front part of a ship; bow, to bend; bow, a decorative knot)
noun: a word of the same written form as another but of different meaning and usually origin, whether pronounced the same way or not, as bear “to carry; support” and bear “animal” or lead “to conduct” and lead “metal”

homograph in British English
noun: one of a group of words spelt in the same way but having different meanings

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