HOMOPHONES: DEFINITION, MEANING AND EXAMPLES - 5

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings. They can cause confusion in writing and speech because although they are pronounced identically, they have distinct meanings.

Here are some examples of Homophones:

1. Manner, Manor
Manner refers to the way in which something is done or the behavior of a person

🔮She spoke to him in a polite manner.
Manor is a large country house or estate 

🔮The old manor has been converted into a museum.

2. Cite, Sight, Site
Cite means to quote or refer to a source

She cited several research papers in her essay.
Sight refers to the ability to see, or something that is seen
🔮The beautiful landscape was a breathtaking sight.
Site is a location or place, especially for a specific purpose

🔮They chose a scenic site for their picnic.

3. Flower, Flour, Floor
Flower refers to the reproductive part of a plant

🔮She picked a beautiful flower from the garden.
Flour is a finely ground powder made from grains, often used in baking

🔮Add a cup of flour to the mixture.
Floor is the surface of a room on which one stands

🔮The floor of the living room was carpeted.

4. Board, Bored
Board can refer to a piece of wood or a group of people managing an organization

🔮The message was written on the board. or 

The board of directors held a meeting.
Bored means feeling uninterested or lacking engagement

🔮She was bored during the lecture.

5. Plain, Plane
Plain can mean simple or ordinary, or a large area of flat land

🔮She prefers plain colors for her clothes. or They crossed the vast plain.
Plane refers to a flat surface or a type of aircraft

🔮The carpenter smoothed the wood with a plane. or

🔮They flew to Paris on a plane.

6. Mail, Male
Mail refers to letters and packages sent through postal services

🔮She received a package in the mail.

Male refers to the sex or gender associated with certain species

🔮The male lion roared loudly.

These examples demonstrate how Homophones can vary widely in their meanings and usage, contributing to potential confusion in communication.