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Homonyms Homonyms are words that sound the same, have the same spelling, but have different meanings. Examples: iron - a type of metal. iron - an appliance that's heated to press wrinkles from clothes. iron - the act of pressing wrinkles from clothes (verb). iron - a type of golf club. Sentences: They installed an iron gate. Dad bought a new clothes iron. I watched my sister iron the clothes. He used a seven iron for the approach shot.

homonyms - Studyladder · 2020. 8. 27. · iron - a type of metal. iron - an appliance that's heated to press wrinkles from clothes. iron - the act of pressing wrinkles from clothes

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Page 1: homonyms - Studyladder · 2020. 8. 27. · iron - a type of metal. iron - an appliance that's heated to press wrinkles from clothes. iron - the act of pressing wrinkles from clothes

HomonymsHomonyms are words that sound the same, have the same spelling, but have di�erent meanings.

Examples:

iron - a type of metal.

iron - an appliance that's heated to press wrinkles from clothes.

iron - the act of pressing wrinkles from clothes (verb).

iron - a type of golf club.

Sentences:

They installed an iron gate.

Dad bought a new clothes iron.

I watched my sister iron the clothes.

He used a seven iron for the approach shot.

Page 2: homonyms - Studyladder · 2020. 8. 27. · iron - a type of metal. iron - an appliance that's heated to press wrinkles from clothes. iron - the act of pressing wrinkles from clothes

crane - a large wading bird.

crane - to stretch your neck to get a better view.

crane - a machine to lift and move heavy objects.

bat - a type of club used in cricket or baseball.

bat - a nocturnal �ying mammal.

bat - to wink or �utter your eyelashes.

duck - a type of bird with a �at bill, webbed feet, and short legs.

duck - to lower your head.

can - a metal container.

can - the ability to do something.