Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

The word “synonym” shows up in print about 18 times more often than the word “homonym,” according to Google’s Ngram Viewer. It’s nearly 13 times more popular than “antonym,” even though “antonym” ...

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 ...

Let’s home in on homonyms – two words that are identical in spelling and sound but have different origins and meanings. For instance, the “bear” that refers to an animal is a homonym of the “bear” ...

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Students often confuse homonyms — words which are pronounced alike though spelled differently and have different meanings. Furthermore, for students adept at the computer, spell check will not catch ...

The barber clips together a lock of hair before he clips off the ends. The political boss sanctions a protest rally calling for sanctions. The stars come out only after the lights go out. In grammar ...