Glossary:Homonym

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Homonym

Pronunciation: [ˈhɒmənɪm]

Definition

Homonyms share the same spelling and pronunciation but differ in their meaning. They are not to be confused with homographs or homophones.

Examples

bank (1: the bank as a financial institution; 2: the bank of a river; 3: the verb "to bank"; etc.)
bat (1: the animal; 2: the tool which is used in baseball or cricket; etc.)
change (1: "change" as some sort of alteration; 2: the money you get back as change when buying something; etc.)

Related terms

References and links

O'Grady, William et al. Comtemporary Linguistics: An Introduction. Harlow: Longman, 2011.