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Heteronyms

Heteronyms A heteronym is a word having a different pronunciation and meaning as another word, but the same spelling. Sometimes the stress is on a different syllable and sometimes the stress remains the same, but only the pronunciation of the vowel changes.

Produce and Produce You will find fruits and vegetables in the produce section. (adjective) Many factories produce too much pollution. (verb)

Polish and Polish He was a famous Polish actor in the 1960's. (adjective) We need to polish all of the furniture and silverware. (verb)

Lead and Lead It's very dangerous to use lead paint. (adjective) The cowboys lead the cattle to the ranch. (verb)

Present and Present The boy received a present from his grandmother. (noun) We are going to present our idea at the meeting. (verb)

Live and Live This TV show is always broadcast live. (adjective) Where do kangaroos and koalas live? (verb)

Dove and Dove A dove is a white bird that symbolizes peace. (noun) The swimmers dove into the pool several times. (verb)

Object and Object The treasure hunter discovered a valuable object in the tomb. (noun) Lawyers often object to questions during a trial. (verb)

Subject and Subject What was your favorite subject in school? Math, science, history? (noun) New drugs are subject to many tests before they are approved. (verb

Desert and Desert They had been lost in the desert for almost a week. (noun) The soldier decided to desert the army one day. (verb)

Close and Close She is very close to finishing her essay for literature class. (adjective) Please close the door and windows when you leave. (verb)

Read and Read Are you going to read the sports section of the newspaper? (verb - present tense) I've already read this book three times. (verb - past tense)

Bow and Bow The little girl wore a pretty pink bow in her hair. (noun) The dancers always bow after their performances. (verb)

Tear and Tear She must have been sad because I saw a tear on her cheek. (noun) Be careful not to accidentally tear the paper. (verb)