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homograph

/həˈmɒɡrɑːf/ noun · British & US
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What does homograph mean?

noun

A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning, or a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning. For example, bank (a financial institution) and bank (the side of a river).

Example

"The word 'bank' can be a noun referring to a financial institution or a verb meaning to turn in a direction."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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