Homophones with Meanings and Sentences! Homophones can be confusing for people who are just learning English. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning. Here are some examples of homophones with meanings and sentences:
50 Homophones with Meanings and Sentences
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Bark (noun):
Meaning: the protective outer covering of a tree
Sentence: I need to put on my bark to go outside.
Bark (verb):
Meaning: the sharp explosive cry of certain animals
Sentence: The dog was barking at the mailman.
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Bat (noun):
Meaning: a tool used as a striking instrument for hitting balls
Sentence: I left my bat in the car.
Bat (noun):
Meaning: a nocturnal mammal
Sentence: The bat flew into the cave.
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Bear (verb):
Meaning: to endure or tolerate
Sentence: I can’t bear this noise any longer.
Bear (noun):
Meaning: a large, hairy mammal
Sentence: The bear hibernates in winter.
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Board (noun):
Meaning: a piece of wood sawn thin and of considerable length and used for various purposes
Sentence: We need to buy a new board for the table.
Board (verb):
Meaning: to get on or come aboard a vehicle
Sentence: Board the bus at the next stop.
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Born (adjective):
Meaning: produced by or originating from natural causes
Sentence: I’m born to shop.
Born (verb):
Meaning: to give birth to a child
Sentence: She was born on a cold winter morning.
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Break (noun):
Meaning: a time of rest or a pause in work
Sentence: We’re going to have a break for lunch in an hour.
Break (verb):
Meaning: to cause something to separate suddenly or violently into pieces
Sentence: He broke the window with a rock.
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Cast (noun):
Meaning: the actors in a play, movie, or broadcast
Sentence: The cast of the play was excellent.
Cast (verb):
Meaning: to throw something forcefully
Sentence: She cast the ball into the air.
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Chip (noun):
Meaning: a small, thin piece cut or broken off from a larger object
Sentence: I need to get a new chip for my cell phone.
Chip (verb):
Meaning: to cut or break off a small, thin piece from a larger object
Sentence: He chipped the ice off the windshield.
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Clip (noun):
Meaning: a device used to hold hair in place
Sentence: I can’t find my clip.
Clip (verb):
Meaning: to fasten or attach something with a clip
Sentence: Clip your badge to your shirt.
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Cord (noun):
Meaning: a string or thin rope made of several strands twisted or braided together
Sentence: I need a cord to tie up the package.
Cord (noun):
Meaning: an electrical wire with plugs at each end for connecting a device to a power source
Sentence: Plug in the lamp with the green cord.
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Cow (noun):
Meaning: a female cattle animal
Sentence: The cow is giving milk.
Cow (verb):
Meaning: to intimidates or frighten someone
Sentence: He was cowed by her threats.
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Dam (noun):
Meaning: a barrier built to hold back water
Sentence: The dam is preventing the river from flooding.
Dam (verb):
Meaning: to block or obstruct something
Sentence: The fallen tree dams the road.
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Date (noun):
Meaning: a social or romantic appointment or engagement
Sentence: We have a date tonight.
Date (noun):
Meaning: the year or day of an event
Sentence: The date of the wedding is August 11th.
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Dew (noun):
Meaning: moisture condensed on cool surfaces at night
Sentence: The dew was sparkling in the grass.
Dew (verb):
Meaning: to wet with or as if with dew
Sentence: The flowers were dewed with morning moisture.
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Die (noun):
Meaning: a small cube used in games of chance
Sentence: He rolled the die and got a six.
Die (verb):
Meaning: to stop living
Sentence: She died of a broken heart.
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Disc (noun):
Meaning: a flat, round object
Sentence: The disc is used in frisbee.
Disc (noun):
Meaning: a compact disc
Sentence: I bought the new album on disc.
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Dock (noun):
Meaning: a platform or ramp extending from the shore into water, used for loading and unloading ships
Sentence: The dock needs repair.
Dock (verb):
Meaning: to take away part of someone’s pay or benefits as a penalty
Sentence: His pay was docked because he was late.
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Domain (noun):
Meaning: an area over which control or ownership is exercised
Sentence: The company’s domain includes several countries.
Domain (noun):
Meaning: a field of study or interest
Sentence: Her domain is philosophy.
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Draft (noun):
Meaning: a plan, sketch, or rough drawing
Sentence: I need to see the draft before you finalize it.
Draft (noun):
Meaning: a current of air in a room or building
Sentence: There’s a draft in here.
Draft (verb):
Meaning: to draw up a plan, sketch, or rough drawing of something
Sentence: He drafted the blueprint for the new house.
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Duke (noun):
Meaning: a nobleman of high rank in Britain
Sentence: The duke was a powerful man.
Duke (verb):
Meaning: to defeat someone or something easily
Sentence: The team duked their opponents in the semi-finals.
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Dump (noun):
Meaning: a place where rubbish is left
Sentence: The dump is full of old tires.
Dump (verb):
Meaning: to get rid of something unwanted
Sentence: He dumped the garbage in the alley.
Dump (verb):
Meaning: to end a relationship with someone
Sentence: She dumped him after she found out he was cheating.
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Dust (noun):
Meaning: fine, dry particles of matter
Sentence: There’s a lot of dust in here.
Dust (verb):
Meaning: to clean or wipe something by rubbing it with a cloth
Sentence: He dusted the table with a cloth.
Dust (verb):
Meaning: to sprinkle powder on something
Sentence: The donuts were dusted with sugar.
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Faint (adjective):
Meaning: barely perceptible
Sentence: I can see the faint outline of a figure in the distance.
Faint (verb):
Meaning: to lose consciousness for a short time
Sentence: She fainted at the sight of blood.
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Flag (noun):
Meaning: a piece of cloth with a design, used as a symbol or signal
Sentence: The flag is at half-mast.
Flag (verb):
Meaning: to signal or indicate something
Sentence: The sign was flagged with a warning.
Flag (verb):
Meaning: to lose interest or energy
Sentence: His energy flagged in the last few miles of the race.
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Flee (verb):
Meaning: to run away from something or someone
Sentence: The child fled the scene of the accident.
Flee (verb):
Meaning: to avoid doing something or being involved in something
Sentence: They fled the country to escape the civil war.
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Flock (noun):
Meaning: a group of birds or animals that stay together
Sentence: The flock of geese was flying south for the winter.
Flock (verb):
Meaning: to move in a group
Sentence: The students flock to the library before exams.
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Fraud (noun):
Meaning: a deception that is intended to get something from someone else illegally
Sentence: The fraud was caught when he tried to withdraw money from the account.
Fraud (verb):
Meaning: to deceive someone in order to get something from them
Sentence: He frauded the company out of thousands of dollars.
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Frost (noun):
Meaning: ice crystals that form on cold surfaces
Sentence: The frost will melt when the sun comes out.
Frost (verb):
Meaning: to cover something with frost
Sentence: The windows were frosted with ice.
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Grin (verb):
Meaning: to smile broadly
Sentence: He grinned at the camera.
Grin (noun):
Meaning: a broad smile
Sentence: His grin was contagious.
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Groom (noun):
Meaning: a man who is about to get married
Sentence: The groom was waiting at the altar.
Groom (verb):
Meaning: to clean and take care of something
Sentence: She was busy grooming the dog.
Groom (verb):
Meaning: to train someone for a job
Sentence: The company is grooming him for a management position.
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Guilt (noun):
Meaning: the feeling of having done something wrong
Sentence: He felt guilty about lying to her.
Guilt (verb):
Meaning: to make someone feel guilty
Sentence: He guilt-tripped her into doing what he wanted.
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Haunt (verb):
Meaning: to visit or live in a place regularly
Sentence: The ghost is said to haunt the castle.
Haunt (verb):
Meaning: to bother or trouble someone
Sentence: The memory of the accident still haunts him.
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Hesitate (verb):
Meaning: to pause before doing something because you are unsure or reluctant
Sentence: She hesitated before answering the question.
Hesitate (verb):
Meaning: to doubt or be unwilling to do something
Sentence: I hesitate to give my opinion.
Hesitate (verb):
Meaning: to speak slowly or with difficulty because you are unsure
Sentence: He hesitated over his words before finally replying.
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Imply (verb):
Meaning: to express something indirectly
Sentence: His comment implied that I was stupid.
Imply (verb):
Meaning: to include something as a result or consequence
Sentence: The new law implies a change in the way we do business.
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Leak (noun):
Meaning: an accidental hole that allows liquid, gas, or light to enter or escape
Sentence: We need to fix the leak in the roof.
Leak (verb):
Meaning: to make information known secretly
Sentence: Someone leaked the news of the merger to the media.
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Mock (verb):
Meaning: to imitate someone or something in a way that is funny or contemptuous
Sentence: He likes to mock her accent.
Mock (noun):
Meaning: an imitation that is intended to be funny or contemptuous
Sentence: The painting was a mock of the Mona Lisa.
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Neglect (verb):
Meaning: to pay no attention to someone or something
Sentence: He neglected his studies and failed the exam.
Neglect (noun):
Meaning: a lack of care or attention
Sentence: The neglect of the child was reported to the authorities.
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Obey (verb):
Meaning: to do what you are told or what someone with authority tells you to do
Sentence: You must obey the law.
Obey (verb):
Meaning: to follow a rule or request
Sentence: The students obeyed the dress code.
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Observe (verb):
Meaning: to watch someone or something carefully
Sentence: They observed the bird through binoculars.
Observe (verb):
Meaning: to say that something is true
Sentence: I observe that you are wearing a new coat.
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Omit (verb):
Meaning: to leave out something by accident or design
Sentence: The name of the author was omitted from the list.
Omit (verb):
Meaning: to not do something that is usual or expected
Sentence: She omitted the customary greeting when she met the queen.
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Opt (verb):
Meaning: to choose something as the best or most suitable option
Sentence: We opted for the seafood buffet.
Opt (verb):
Meaning: to decide not to do something
Sentence: He opted out of the company pension plan.
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Outweigh (verb):
Meaning: to be more important or significant than something else
Sentence: The benefits of the new law outweigh the costs.
Outweigh (verb):
Meaning: to be heavier than something else
Sentence: His luggage outweighed the limit by five kilos.
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Overlook (verb):
Meaning: to fail to notice or pay attention to someone or something
Sentence: They overlooked the fact that she didn’t have any experience.
Overlook (verb):
Meaning: to have a view of something
Sentence: From the hotel, we could overlook the city.
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Perceive (verb):
Meaning: to become aware of something through the senses
Sentence: He perceived a faint noise in the distance.
Perceive (verb):
Meaning: to interpret something in a certain way
Sentence: They perceived his comments as being rude.
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Pioneer (noun):
Meaning: someone who is the first to do something
Sentence: The company was a pioneer in the development of the Internet.
Pioneer (verb):
Meaning: to be the first to do something
Sentence: We hope to pioneer a new way of doing business.
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Predominant (adjective):
Meaning: most common or frequent
Sentence: The predominant color in the painting is blue.
Predominant (adjective):
Meaning: more powerful or important than others
Sentence: France was the predominant power in Europe at that time.
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Prejudice (noun):
Meaning: an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge
Sentence: His comments were based on prejudice and not on fact.
Prejudice (verb):
Meaning: to cause someone to form an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling about someone or something
Sentence: The trial was prejudiced by the comments of the judge.
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Prohibit (verb):
Meaning: to officially forbid something
Sentence: The use of cell phones is prohibited in the library.
Prohibit (verb):
Meaning: to prevent something from happening
Sentence: Poor nutrition prohibits the child from developing properly.
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Quote (verb):
Meaning: to repeat or copy out exactly what someone has said or written
Sentence: He quoted Shakespeare in his speech.
Quote (noun):
Meaning: an exact repetition of what someone has said or written
Sentence: Her comments were a quote from the novel.
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Recede (verb):
Meaning: to move back or away from something
Sentence: The water receded after the tsunami.
Recede (verb):
Meaning: to become less intense or widespread
Sentence: The drug can cause the gums to recede.
