Basic Details
Word: Homonym
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, and sometimes a different spelling.
Synonyms: Homophone, homograph, equivalent
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Get your homonyms mixed up: To confuse words that sound the same but have different meanings. Example: "She got her homonyms mixed up and used 'pair' instead of 'pear' in her sentence."
- Sounds like a homonym: Used to describe something that is confusing due to similar sounds. Example: "The instructions were so unclear that they sounded like a homonym to me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The words 'flower' and 'flour' are homonyms because they sound the same but mean different things.
Example 2: In her writing class, she learned how to use homonyms correctly to make her stories more interesting.
Example 3: Teachers often highlight homonyms to help students understand the importance of context in language.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "homonym" comes from the Greek words "homo" meaning "same" and "onym" meaning "name"? This perfectly describes words that sound the same!
Famous Quote
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "homonym" mean?
a) A word with a single meaning
b) A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning
c) A type of pronunciation
d) A name of a place
Answer: b) A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning
2. Which of these is a synonym of "homonym"?
a) Synonym
b) Homophone
c) Adjective
d) Antonym
Answer: b) Homophone
3. What is the opposite of "homonym"?
a) Synonym
b) N/A
c) Antonym
d) Divergent
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "homonym" correctly?
a) A homonym is a word that rhymes with another.
b) The homonym 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.
c) She wrote a homonym to express her emotions.
d) Homonym is a type of animal.
Answer: b) The homonym 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.
5. Which idiom relates to "homonym"?
a) Get your homonyms mixed up
b) Call a spade a spade
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Answer: a) Get your homonyms mixed up
