Homonyms: Meanings and daily use - 1

HOMONYMS : MEANINGS AND DAILY USE

Homonyms are words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.

Here are a few common homonyms with explanations and sentences for daily use:

1. Bat
Meaning 1: A flying mammal.
I saw a bat flying in the cave.
Meaning 2: A wooden or metal club used in sports like cricket or baseball.
He hit the ball with his cricket bat.

2. Bank
Meaning 1: A financial institution where people keep money.
I need to go to the bank to deposit money.
Meaning 2: The side of a river or lake.
We walked along the river bank during our picnic.

3. Bark
Meaning 1: The sound a dog makes.
The dog began to bark loudly at the strangers.
Meaning 2: The outer covering of a tree.
The bark of the tree was rough and thick.

4. Right
Meaning 1: Correct or accurate.
Your answer is right!
Meaning 2: The opposite of left.
Turn right at the next intersection.

5. Nail
Meaning 1: A small metal spike used in construction.
He hammered the nail into the wall to hang the picture.
Meaning 2: The hard part on the tip of fingers or toes.
I need to trim my nails this weekend.

6. Watch
Meaning 1: A device worn on the wrist to tell time.
She looked at her watch to check the time.
Meaning 2: To observe or look at something.
Let’s watch a movie tonight.

7. Lie
Meaning 1: To rest or recline.
I’m going to lie down for a while.
Meaning 2: To tell an untruth.
It’s wrong to lie to your friends.

8. Lead
Meaning 1: To guide or direct.
He will lead the team in the competition.
Meaning 2: A heavy metal (symbol Pb).
Old pipes were made of lead, which is toxic.

9. Pen
Meaning 1: A writing instrument.
I bought a new pen to write my notes.
Meaning 2: An enclosure for animals.
The farmer kept the chickens in a pen.

10. Spring
Meaning 1: A season of the year.
Spring is my favorite season because of the blooming flowers.
Meaning 2: A coiled piece of metal.
The mattress has a broken spring.

These homonyms are commonly used, and understanding their different meanings can help avoid confusion in conversations.