Welcome to our colorful world of words, where some sound alike but don’t mean the same thing at all! These special words are called “homophones.” Imagine you have a pair of twins: they look exactly the same but have different hobbies. That’s what homophones are like in the English language.
They’re a fun puzzle for both beginners and those wanting to get even better at English. Let’s dive into the magical land of 10 homophones and discover how they can make learning English an exciting adventure!
10 Homophones With Meanings
Here is the list of 10 most common homophones with meanings:
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Pair, Pear
Pair: Two things considered together.
Pear: A type of fruit.
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Peace, Piece
Peace: The absence of conflict or disturbance.
Piece: A portion of an object or material.
- Sole, Soul
Sole: The underside of a foot or shoe.
Soul: The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being.
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Principal, Principle
Principal: The head of a school or organization.
Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition.
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Meet, Meat
Meet: To come into the presence of someone.
Meat: The flesh of animals as food.
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Mail, Male
Mail: Letters and packages delivered by the postal system.
Male: A male person, animal, or plant.
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Sea, See
Sea: The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface.
See: To perceive with the eyes.
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Sun, Son
Sun: The star at the center of the solar system.
Son: A male offspring.
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Waste, Waist
Waste: To use or expend carelessly.
Waist: The part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips.
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Know, No
Know: To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
No: Used to make a negative response.
