HOMOPHONE


Meaning of HOMOPHONE in English

[ 'hɒməfəʊn , 'həʊm- ]

■ noun

1》 each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling (e.g. new and knew ).

2》 a symbol denoting the same sound as another.

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