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Homophonous

Definition:

Homophonous refers to words or phrases that are pronounced in the same way but have different meanings or spellings.

Examples:

• 1. Their and there are homophonous words.
• 2. The words knight and night are homophonous but have different spellings and meanings.
• 3. The phrase "beach" and "beech" are homophonous as they sound the same but refer to different things: one being a sandy shore and the other a type of tree.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective: The homophonous words confused the students during the spelling bee.

Noun: Identifying homophones can be challenging, but it improves one's grasp on language.

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