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Can any one guess if two words are similar in sound but different in meaning
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Can any one guess if two words are similar in sound but different in meaning then what we call such kind of words.

Example our, hour

So both of these words we pronounce in same manner but their spelling and meanings are different. So what we call such words.

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    There are many words pronounced similarly but spelled differently with different meaning. In writing, there is no problem. In conversation, context is significant. such words are called Homonym.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homonym

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    Homonym are usually confusing to students of lower class.I also suffered much.
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    Different spelling but same sound.....some words which i know

    hare,hair
    won,one
    caste,cast
    sea,see
    whole,hole
    red,read(past tense)
    two,too
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    Yes very true, the above stated words really confuse young kids and its very difficult to make them understand..
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    when in school, i used to get confuse with some words. its always a problem for school kids.
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    Not only are the kids confused,but also the elders get confused with these words-

    dew(rain drops)-due(money to be paid)
    rain(the natural rain)-reign(rule)
    rose(flower)-rose(past tense of rise)
    bow(weapon)-bow(bend down)
    stationary(which stands)-stationery(pens,papers,etc)
    q(the letter)-queue(the line of)

    one advantage of these words is the fact that most of these homonyms are used in sms texts
    like-
    o i c- "oh i see"
    fyn-fine
    r-are
    b-be
    s-yes
    y-why

    they may be similar in pronunciation but differ in spellings
    Swetha Shenoy
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    hear hair

    its now becoming good game for all member so come on friends to generat word list.

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    Homonyms, sometimes very confusing and sometimes it is interesting too. I still remember those days of schooling when we were required to explain those or use them in sentences to express the meaning of those words in order to score marks.
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    there is a bit confusion. I think it is not homonyms , it is homophones

    Slow and Steady Wins the Race.

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    Hi pal thks for good question it may be two words are similar in sound but different in meaning may be my name


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