Multiple-Meaning Words
Homophones
past-passed see-sea one-won by-buy
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Homographs
live- to make one’s home live- having life live- to make one’s home
Tear- a drop that comes from the eye when crying Tear- to rip
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Other Multiple-Meaning Words
right- “a direction” or “correct”
run- “to go faster than walking” or “a tear in material”
Clue
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