1.
their - there - they're
Their is the possessive adjective meaning belonging to them. There is an adverb meaning at or in that place. They're is a contraction of they are.
13 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris - 2 comments
Comments:
These are not homonyms, they are homophones because they are spelled differently. Homonyms are spelled the same and sound the same.
Added 6 years ago by guest, -1 points
They're is by far the easiest to use. Their and There are the two most widely used improperly.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
2.
its - it's
Its means belonging to it. It's is a contraction meaning it is.
11 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris - 1 comment
Comments:
so easy
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
3.
coarse - course
Coarse is an adjective meaning rough, not smooth. Course is a noun meaning a class in which a subject is studied.
9 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
4.
morning - mourning
Morning is a noun meaning in the AM. Mourning is a noun meaning remembering the dead.
7 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris - 1 comment
Comments:
Thank you for this. I needed some harder homophones to stick in a sentence for English class and these worked perfectly.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
5.
right - write
Right is an adjective meaning correct or the direction. Write is a verb meaning to put something down on paper.
5 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
6.
affect - effect
Affect is a verb meaning to change or influence something or someone. Effect is a noun meaning the result of a change or influence.
5 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
7.
sole - soul
Sole is an adjective meaning the only one. Soul is a noun meaning the immortal part of a person.
4 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
8.
your - you're
Your means belonging to you. You're is a contraction meaning you are.
4 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
9.
buy - by- bye
Buy is a verb meaning to purchase. By is a preposition often used to express the agent in a passive sentence. Bye is a noun meaning farewell.
4 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
10.
to - too - two
To is a preposition meaning towards. Too is an adverb meaning also. Two is the number: 2.
2 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
11.
one - won
One is the number 1. Won is the past tense of the verb "to win."
1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
12.
wait - weight
Wait is a verb meaning to remain ready for someone or something. Weight is a noun meaning an amount of heaviness.
1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
13.
steal - steel
Steal is a verb meaning to take unlawfully. Steel is a noun that is a type of metal.
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
14.
capital - capitol
Capital is a town or city that is head of government. Capitol is a building where the government meets. The financial term is spelled capital.
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
15.
break - brake
Break is verb meaning to damage something or taking time off. Brake is a noun meaning a stopping device on a vehicle.
0 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
16.
beech
-1 point - added 14 years ago by guest -
17.
scene - seen
Scene is a noun meaning visual location. Seen is the past participle of the verb "to see."
-1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
18.
fair - fare
Fair is an adjective meaning light skinned or of light complexion. Fare is a noun meaning the cost of a ticket. The carnival-like event is spelled fair.
-1 point - added 15 years ago by mdolleris - 1 comment
Comments:
fare verb does
needs modifying adverb
He fares well under the circumstances.
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
19.
Bare Bear
Bare means lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing. A bear is a big omnivorous mammal with thick fur and and a short tail
-2 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
bear - carry the burden/weight
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
20.
board - bored
Board is noun meaning a plank of wood. Bored is an adjective meaning not interested.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
21.
stationary - stationery
Stationary is an adjective meaning standing still. Stationery is a noun meaning the piece of paper you write a letter on.
-3 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
22.
um... that is a homophone. homonyms are spelled the same.
-4 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
23.
resigns
If a player on a team resigns, he may have left the team, or re-signed a contract to stay with the team; directly opposite meanings and surely one of the worst homonyms. Also, the only homonym (not homophone) on this list so far.
-5 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Homograph
Added 10 years ago by guest, 0 points
24.
base - bass
Base is a noun meaning the bottom support of something. Bass is also a noun, but it means the lowest pitches in music, singer of the lowest pitches. The instrument is also spelled bass.
-5 points - added 15 years ago by mdolleris -
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