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- [hom-uh-graf, -grahf, hoh-muh-]
- /ˈhɒm əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈhoʊ mə-/
- /ˈhɒm.ə.ɡrɑːf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hom-uh-graf, -grahf, hoh-muh-]
- /ˈhɒm əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf, ˈhoʊ mə-/
Definitions of homograph word
- noun homograph a word of the same written form as another but of different meaning and usually origin, whether pronounced the same way or not, as bear 1 “to carry; support” and bear 2 “animal” or lead 1 “to conduct” and lead 2 “metal.”. 1
- noun homograph A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology, such as 1
- noun homograph word with same spelling as another 1
- noun homograph one of a group of words spelt in the same way but having different meanings 0
- noun homograph a word with the same spelling as another or others but with a different meaning and origin, and, sometimes, a different pronunciation (Ex.: bow, the front part of a ship; bow, to bend; bow, a decorative knot) 0
- noun homograph A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology, such as "bear", the animal, and "bear", to support, to tolerate, etc. 0
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Origin of homograph
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; homo- + -graph
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Parts of speech for Homograph
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homograph popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homograph
noun homograph
- homophone — Phonetics. a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air.
- homonym — Phonetics. a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air; a homophone (def 1).
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