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Homonym

Sense: A homonym is a word that has the same pronunciation or spelling as another word but has a different meaning.

Examples

• Noun sense: "bat" can refer to both a flying mammal and a wooden implement used in sports.
• Adjective sense: "light" can mean not heavy or having a pale color, depending on the context.
• Verb sense: "bear" can mean to carry or support, or to give birth to.

Sample Sentences

• Noun: I bought a new watch and a delicious watch at the fair.
• Adjective: The room was bright with a bright painting on the wall.
• Verb: Can you tear this page out of the book and tear it into pieces?

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