Meaning Of The Word Homonym

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Homonym Meaning

Homonym Definition
Homonym Definition

What's The Definition Of Homonym?

homonym in American English
a word with the same pronunciation as another but with a different meaning, origin, and, usually, spelling (Ex.: bore and boar); homophone
noun

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

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