First Known Use: 1843
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homophone
noun ho·mo·phone \ˈhä-mə-ˌfōn, ˈhō-\
: a word that is pronounced like another word but is different in meaning, origin, or spelling
Full Definition of HOMOPHONE
1
: one of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or derivation or spelling (as the words to, too, and two)
2
: a character or group of characters pronounced the same as another character or group
— ho·moph·o·nous \hō-ˈmä-fə-nəs\ adjective
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HOMOPHONE Defined for Kids
homophone
noun ho·mo·phone \ˈhä-mə-ˌfōn, ˈhō-mə-\
Definition of HOMOPHONE for Kids
: one of two or more words pronounced alike but different in meaning or origin or spelling <The words “to,” “too,” and “two” are homophones.>
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