English Homophones

• What are English Homophones?

English homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and often different spellings. They create ambiguity and be a source of confusion in both spoken and written language.

When you are learning English, homophones are confusing, especially when reading or writing, as the words sound identical, and if you use the wrong spelling, the meaning changes completely.

Here is a a small sample of English homophones, and their definitions. A complete list of English homophones is found here.

Knight - a medieval warrior

Night - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise

Bare - uncovered or exposed

Bear - a large carnivorous mammal

Fair - just or equitable

Fare - the cost or price of something

Four - the number 4 

For - in support of or on behalf of

Sea - a large body of saltwater 

See - to perceive with one's eyes

Their - belonging to them

There - in or at that place

To - in the direction of or towards

Two - the number 2

Weather - atmospheric conditions outside 

Whether - if or in case that

Cite - to quote or reference a source

Sight - the ability to see or a visual perception

Flower - the seed bearing part of a plant

Flour - a fine powder made by grinding grains, seeds, and/or roots

A solid understanding of English homophones contributes to clearer, more accurate, and more effective communication in English.

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