A homophone is a word that sounds like another word but is spelled differently.

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A homophone is a word that sounds like another word but is spelled differently.

Homophone

Two words that have the same sound.

A homophone has its own meaning and spelling, but shares the same sound.

blue blew

wear where

homophone

A homophone has its own meaning and spelling, but shares the same sound.

clothes close

chews choose

homophone

A homophone has its own meaning and spelling, but shares the same sound.

write rightrite

knows nose

rode road

knight night

homophone

A homophone has its own meaning and spelling, but shares the same sound.

homophone

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