"Heteronym" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Heteronym" Meaning

A heteronym is a word that is spelled the same but has different meanings, pronunciations, and/or parts of speech. In other words, it is a word that is pronounced and/or defined differently when used in different contexts.

"Heteronym" Examples

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Definition

A heteronym is a word that has more than one pronunciation and/or meaning, often with different forms.

Examples

1. Bank

"A bank of flowers" (meaning a collection of flowers)
"Bank account" (meaning a financial account)

2. Bow

"The bow of a ship" (meaning the front part of a ship)
"To bow down" (meaning to bend one's head or body as a sign of respect)

3. Lead

"Lead a team" (meaning to direct or guide a group)
"Lead (the metal)" (meaning a heavy, bluish-white metal)

4. Wind

"To wind a clock" (meaning to use a key to set a clock)
"The wind blows" (meaning air moving through the atmosphere)

5. Tear

"To tear a piece of paper" (meaning to pull or rip apart)
"A tear in my eye" (meaning a drop of liquid that falls from the eye)