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Homonyms Examples with Pictures | Homonyms with Sentences

Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. Check out these homonyms examples with pictures, along with homonym sentences.

Homonyms Examples

Check out these examples of homonyms.

  • band
  • bat
  • date
  • fly
  • letter
  • match
  • mean
  • palm
  • park
  • right
  • ring
  • rock
  • ruler
  • spring
  • tie
  • trip

Homonym Examples with Pictures

Take a look at these homonyms examples with pictures, along with homonym sentences.

band

  • Pass me that rubber band, please.
  • There’s a new band in town. Do you want to go their show on Friday night?

band homonym

bat

  • I’m so scared of bats. I hate it when they fly around my head.
  • I’ll teach you how to hold a baseball bat.

bat homonym

date

  • Do you know Jen? She’s so cute! I asked her out on a date.
  • What’s the date today? January 3rd?

date homonym

fly

  • I’m going to fly to Japan next week.
  • There are so many flies in here. Keep the door closed.

fly homonym

letter

  • It starts with the letter C.
  • I just got a letter from my grandma in the mail.

letter homonym

match

  • Pass me a match. I’ll start the fire.
  • My boyfriend and I match!

match homonym

mean

  • My teacher is so mean to us.
  • What’s the mean? Let me calculate it. Just a minute.

mean homonym

palm

  • I want to live somewhere with lots of palm trees.
  • Hold open your palm. I have a surprise for you.

palm homonym

park

  • Let’s go for a walk to the park after dinner.
  • You can park right there.

park homonym

right

  • Turn right at the next intersection.
  • You’re right. I didn’t need to say that.

right homonym

ring

  • Give me a ring when you’re done work. We can go for a beer.
  • I’m going to get a ring for Jen and ask her to marry me.

ring homonym

rock

  • There are so many rocks in here. We need to pick them out before we plant anything.
  • You rock!

rock homonym

ruler

  • Pass me your ruler. How long is this?
  • The ruler of that country is so mean.

ruler homonym

spring

  • Spring is coming. I can smell it in the air.
  • We need to adjust the tension on the garage door spring.

spring homonym

tie

  • The soccer game ended in a tie.
  • Do I have to wear a tie tonight? I hate them.

tie homonym

trip

  • I tripped and fell down the stairs.
  • Let’s go on a trip to Vancouver next year.

trip homonym

Examples of Homomyms Chart

Take a look at this homonym chart with pictures.

homonyms examples with pictures

homonyms examples with pictures

Homonyms List FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about homonym examples. Here are the examples to some of the most popular ones.

What are homonyms?

Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings.

Can you give an example of homonyms?

Sure, “bat” (flying mammal) and “bat” (sports equipment) are homonyms.

How do homonyms differ from homophones?

Homonyms have the same sound and may or may not have the same spelling, while homophones have the same sound but different meanings and often different spellings.

Are there different types of homonyms?

Yes, there are two types: homophones (sound the same, may or may not be spelled the same) and homographs (spelled the same, may or may not sound the same).

Can you provide an example of homophones?

Certainly, “bare” (without covering) and “bear” (the animal) are homophones.

Give an example of homographs.

“Lead” (to guide) and “lead” (a metal) are homographs.

Why is it important to understand homonyms?

Understanding homonyms is crucial for clear communication and avoiding confusion in language.

How can one distinguish between homonyms in a sentence?

Context is key. The meaning of a word in a sentence is often determined by the context in which it is used.

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered these homonyms, it’s time to turn your attention to some other areas. Here are a few suggestions:

  • List of collective nouns in English
  • Most common English verbs
  • Animals that start with N

Homonym Examples: Join the Conversation

Do you have any homonyms that you’d like us to add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you!

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