Homographs

A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

The word 'lead' can mean 'to guide' (pronounced 'leed') or 'a type of metal' (pronounced 'led').

In this context, 'wound' refers to an injury (rhymes with moon).

In this context, 'present' means to give (rhymes with resent).

In this context, 'wind' refers to moving air (rhymes with pinned).

In this context, 'minute' means small or tiny.

In this context, 'wind' means to turn the stem (rhymes with find).

Context provides clues about which meaning of a homograph is appropriate based on the surrounding words and situation.

Understanding homographs helps improve reading comprehension and communication skills by clarifying meanings.

A homograph is spelled the same but has different meanings, while a homophone sounds the same but may have different spellings and meanings.