List of Use the correct homophone
Homophones | Definitions | Example Sentences |
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Ate / Eight | Ate: past tense of eat; Eight: the number 8 | She ate lunch at noon. / He turned eight last week. |
Bare / Bear | Bare: uncovered; Bear: large mammal or to carry | He walked on the bare floor. / I can’t bear the pain. |
Brake / Break | Brake: device to stop a vehicle; Break: to separate into pieces | Press the brake to stop. / Don’t break the glass. |
Buy / By / Bye | Buy: to purchase; By: near or through; Bye: farewell | I want to buy a new book. / She sat by the window. / Bye, see you tomorrow! |
Cell / Sell | Cell: small room or unit; Sell: to exchange for money | The prisoner was in a cell. / They sell fruits at the market. |
Cent / Scent / Sent | Cent: coin; Scent: smell; Sent: past tense of send | It costs fifty cents. / The scent of roses filled the air. / I sent the letter yesterday. |
Dear / Deer | Dear: beloved; Deer: animal | My dear friend is visiting. / A deer crossed the road. |
Flour / Flower | Flour: used in baking; Flower: blooming plant | Add flour to the mixture. / The flower bloomed beautifully. |
Hair / Hare | Hair: strands on the head; Hare: fast-running animal | She combed her hair. / The hare ran swiftly. |
Heal / Heel | Heal: to make healthy; Heel: back part of the foot | Time will heal the wound. / He injured his heel. |
Hear / Here | Hear: to perceive sound; Here: in this place | I can hear music. / Come here quickly. |
Hour / Our | Hour: 60 minutes; Our: belonging to us | It took an hour to finish. / This is our house. |
Know / No | Know: to be aware; No: negative response | I know the answer. / No, I don’t agree. |
Knight / Night | Knight: medieval warrior; Night: time after sunset | The knight wore armor. / Stars shine at night. |
Mail / Male | Mail: postal items; Male: opposite of female | I received mail today. / The male lion roared. |
Meat / Meet | Meat: animal flesh; Meet: to come together | We had meat for dinner. / Let’s meet at noon. |
Pair / Pear | Pair: two of something; Pear: fruit | I bought a pair of shoes. / She ate a pear. |
Peace / Piece | Peace: tranquility; Piece: a portion | They signed a peace treaty. / I want a piece of cake. |
Plain / Plane | Plain: simple or flat land; Plane: aircraft | She wore a plain dress. / The plane took off. |
Principal / Principle | Principal: head of a school; Principle: fundamental truth | The principal addressed the students. / Honesty is a good principle. |
Right / Write | Right: correct or direction; Write: to inscribe | Turn right at the corner. / Please write your name. |
Sight / Site | Sight: ability to see; Site: location | Her sight is excellent. / This is the site for the new building. |
Son / Sun | Son: male child; Sun: star at the center of our solar system | My son is five years old. / The sun is shining. |
Steal / Steel | Steal: to take unlawfully; Steel: strong metal | Don’t steal from others. / The bridge is made of steel. |
Their / There / They’re | Their: possessive; There: place; They’re: they are | Their house is big. / The book is over there. / They’re coming soon. |
To / Too / Two | To: preposition; Too: also; Two: number 2 | I’m going to the store. / I want some too. / She has two cats. |
Wait / Weight | Wait: to stay; Weight: heaviness | Please wait here. / What’s your weight? |
Weather / Whether | Weather: atmospheric conditions; Whether: expressing doubt | The weather is sunny. / I don’t know whether to go. |
Which / Witch | Which: choice; Witch: sorceress | Which color do you prefer? / The witch cast a spell. |
Weak / Week | Weak: not strong; Week: seven days | He felt weak after illness. / See you next week. |
Whole / Hole | Whole: entire; Hole: opening | I ate the whole cake. / There’s a hole in the sock. |
Wood / Would | Wood: material from trees; Would: past tense of will | The table is made of wood. / I would like some tea. |
Your / You’re | Your: possessive; You’re: you are | Is this your book? / You’re very kind. |
Aloud / Allowed | Aloud: spoken; Allowed: permitted | Read the story aloud. / Pets are not allowed here. |
Bored / Board | Bored: uninterested; Board: flat surface or group | I’m feeling bored. / He wrote on the board. |
Capital / Capitol | Capital: city or money; Capitol: government building | Paris is the capital of France. / The Capitol is in Washington, D.C. |
Complement / Compliment | Complement: something that completes; Compliment: praise | The scarf complements her dress. / He gave her a compliment. |
Die / Dye | Die: to cease living; Dye: to color | Flowers die without water. / She will dye her hair red. |
Fair / Fare | Fair: just or carnival; Fare: fee | That’s not fair! / The bus fare is $2. |
Grate / Great | Grate: to shred; Great: excellent | Grate the cheese. / That’s a great idea! |
Hole / Whole | Hole: opening; Whole: entire | There’s a hole in the wall. / I ate the whole pizza. |
Idle / Idol | Idle: inactive; Idol: someone admired | The machine is idle. / The singer is my idol. |
Lead / Led | Lead: to guide or a metal; Led: past tense of lead | She will lead the team. / He led them to victory. |
Mail / Male | Mail: postal items; Male: opposite of female | I received mail today. / The male lion roared. |
Pail / Pale | Pail: bucket; Pale: light in color | Fill the pail with water. / She looked pale. |
Rain / Reign / Rein | Rain: precipitation; Reign: rule; Rein: strap | The rain is heavy. / The king’s reign lasted years. / Hold the rein tightly. |
Scene / Seen | Scene: part of a play; Seen: past participle of see | The scene was dramatic. / I’ve seen that movie. |
Sole / Soul | Sole: only or bottom of foot; Soul: spirit | She’s the sole survivor. / Music soothes the soul. |
Stare / Stair | Stare: to look fixedly; Stair: step | Don’t stare at people. / Climb the stair carefully. |
Tail / Tale | Tail: rear part; Tale: story | The dog wagged its tail. / He told a funny tale. |
Vain / Vein / Vane | Vain: conceited; Vein: blood vessel; Vane: weather instrument | She’s vain about her looks. / The vein carries blood. / The vane shows wind direction. |
Waist / Waste | Waist: body part; Waste: to squander | The belt fits her waist. / Don’t waste food. |
Yolk / Yoke | Yolk: egg part; Yoke: harness | The egg’s yolk is yellow. / The oxen wore a yoke. |
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