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diner vs. dinner Diner:A person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) Or a small old-fashioned restaurant The diners were surprised by the chef’s appearance at the table. Dinner:The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday Dinner will be at 8
feet vs. feat Feet:The part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint His bare feet projected from his trousers Feat:A notable achievement He performed a great feat
their vs. there vs. they’re THEREThere is the opposite of Here. It means ‘in that place’ not here.A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.There is/There are   to show that something exists.There is a book on the tableThere are many countries in Europe. THEIR : Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them. Their house is big.All of their friends were crazy.The children put their books in their school bags.
bare vs. bear Bare:Completely unclothed or stripped to minimum Bare bodies; bare facts Bear:Have Bear a resemblance
artist vs. artiste Artist:A person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination The French artist Monet painted in the Impressionist style. Artiste:A public performer (a dancer or singer) The artiste gave a wonderful performance
advice vs. advise Advice Is a noun: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘ice’ [s]. It is best to get legal advice from your lawyer before you take any legal action.  The blog gives good advice for first home buyers. Advise Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘realise’ Mary advised me to stop taking the medicine, as it does more harm than good.  Please advise her to stop smoking, as she refuses to listen to me. My teacher advised us to revise our subjects regularly. I advise my customers to sample the cookies before they buy them.
than vs. then Than is used to introduce a comparison.  She was smarter than you. (Than is used with a comparison.) Then relates to time. For example:I was fitter then. (Here, then relates to a past time.)Run to the lake then jump in. (Here, then relates to a future time.)Then means in that case. If you’re not happy, then leave. (Here, then means in that case.)
to vs. too vs. two TOCan be used as a preposition of movement or direction. It indicates the place you arrive at as a result of moving.I will take a taxi to the airport.We are going to the stadium tonight.The train to Montreal leaves in twenty minutes.What is the quickest way to the beach?From X to Y: To refers to the end point of a time period.The office is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.She works from 9 to 5.Note: when we do NOT have the starting time, we use until.Today I think I’ll only work until 5.It identifies the person or thing affected or receiving somethingI gave a present to my friend Paulina.Can you give my keys to Jack?They were not very nice to him.Can be used to show a change of state, condition or qualityWe waited for the traffic lights to change from red to green.She tore the letter to pieces.Can be used as the first part of an infinitive (To + Verb   Infinitive). Notice when two verbs are together, the second verb is in the infinitive form (except Modal verbs and To Be)Next year I want to spend six months in Europe.He needs to study more. TOOCan be used before an adjective or an adverb for reinforcement to mean ‘very’ or ‘more than…’This dress is too big for me. (too + adjective)He was driving too fast so the police gave him a fine. (too + adverb)Can be used as an adverb to mean ‘also’ or ‘in addition’She has been to Switzerland too. (  also)I was very tired last night and my friend was too. (
which vs. witch Which:Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class Which one is it? Witch:A female sorcerer or magician Witch hunt
peak vs. peek Peak:The most extreme possible amount or value Voltage peak Peek:A secret look I only peeked–I didn’t see anything interesting
carat vs. caret vs. karat vs. carrot Carat:A unit of mass equal to 200 mg and is used for measuring gemstones and pearls It is a flawless, 100-carat diamond. Caret:A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text He marked a caret in the text
councilor vs. counselor Councilor:A member of a council He’s an active city councilor. Counselor:Someone who gives advice about problems The counselor gave them advice
mown vs. moan vs. mowed Mown:(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine The smell of newly mown hay Moan:Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure He moaned with pain
bread vs. bred Bread:Food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked Bread the pork chops before frying them Bred:Cause to procreate (animals) past tense of breed She bred dogs before she retired.
taught vs. taut Taught:Impart skills or knowledge to I taught them French Taut:Pulled or drawn tight Taut sails
ware vs. wear vs. where Ware:Goods; manufactured items or articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: ‘silverware’, ‘software’ The hosts have beautiful silverware, cookware, and glassware. Wear:Be dressed in She was wearing yellow that day
arc vs. ark Arc:Electrical conduction through gas in an applied electric field ; any unbroken part of a circle or other curved line Lightning is an electric arc between two clouds; The architect used a compass to draw an arc in the design. Ark:A boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood The ark is believed to have been built at the command of God
morning vs. mourning Morning:The time period between dawn and noon I spent the morning running errands Mourning:Sorrowful through loss or deprivation They were in mourning after his death
curtsy vs. courtesy Curtsy:Bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women She curtsied when she shook the Queen’s hand Courtesy:A courteous or respectful or considerate act It showed courtesy on his part
ring vs. wring Ring:Sound loudly and sonorously The bells rang Wring:Twist and press out of shape Wring one’s hand
confidant vs. confident Confidant:Someone to whom private matters are confided A sister is often also a confidant. Confident:Having or marked by confidence or assurance A confident reply
earn vs. urn Earn:Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages She earns a lot in her new job Urn:A large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet They placed the urn on the mantelpiece
deer vs. dear Deer:A hoofed grazing animal with antlers Hunting deer is legal in many places. Dear:Highly valued, precious; My sisters and brothers are near and dear to me
a while vs. awhile A while:A length of time The baby was quiet for a while Awhile:For a short time Sit down and stay awhile.
aesthetic vs. acetic vs. ascetic Aesthetic:Giving pleasure through beauty I think this room is very aesthetic. Acetic:Like vinegar; relating to or containing acetic acid Acetic acid is an organic compound
fair vs. fare Fair:Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules A fair fight Fare:The sum charged for riding in a public conveyance They paid the fare for the bus
pedal vs. peddle Pedal:Of or relating to the feet or the part of a bicycle that put your feet on The word for a pedal extremity is ‘foot’ or He put his feet on the pedals and pedaled away. Peddle:Sell or offer for sale from place to place He had been told to peddle his papers elsewhere
mite vs. might Mite:A slight but appreciable amount or a tiny microscopic insect. Drink the tea with a mite of lemon. Might:Expresses possibility It might rain
incite vs. insight Incite:Give an incentive for action Incite a riot Insight:Clear or deep perception of a situation She had insight that proved to be valuable
formally vs. formerly Formally:With official authorization The club will be formally recognized Formerly:At a previous time She was a dancer formerly
cede vs. seed Cede:Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another The king must cede control of the conquered territory. Seed:The means of reproduction in a flowering plant There are always too many seeds in a tangerine.
angel vs. angle Angel:Spiritual being attendant upon God She prayed to the holy angel for strength. Angle:The space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians A right angle is 900.
breech vs. breach Breech:Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded Load the bullets in the gun barrel breech. Breach:Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises To let children starve is a breach all laws of humanity
diseased vs. deceased Diseased:Caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology Diseased tonsils Deceased:Dead He is deceased
caddie vs. caddy Caddie:An attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player The caddie knows which club to select. Caddy:A can for storing tea He bought a new tea caddy
bale vs. bail Bale:A large bundle bound for storage or transport A bale of hay Bail:(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial The judge set bail at $10,000
capital vs. capitol Capital:Assets available for use in the production of further assets or city that functions as the seat of government or the large letters of an alphabet He invested capital in our firm so we could start production. ; Sacramento is the capital of California; Printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases. Capitol:A building occupied by a state legislature They marched from the monument to the capitol.
muscle vs. mussel uscle:One of the contractile organs of the body that enables physical strength The senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign Mussel:Black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine We had mussels for dinner.
vale vs. veil Vale:A long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river The vale was an low, open area with a stream running through it. Veil:To obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil Women in Afghanistan veil their faces
complement vs. compliment Complement:A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction A full complement Compliment:A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration He complimented her on her last physics paper
finally vs. finely Finally:After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay After days of searching, the missing child was finally found. Finely:In tiny pieces The surfaces were finely granular
bazaar vs. bizarre Bazaar:A shop or group of shops where a variety of goods are sold The church bazaar or the open air bazaar Bizarre:Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual Restaurants of bizarre design–one like a hat, another like a rabbit
statue vs. statute Statue:A sculpture representing a human, animal or event The most famous statue of Abraham Lincoln is in Washington, D.C. Statute:An act passed by a legislative body or a written law Statute law
leach vs. leech Leach:The process of leaching (to dissolve by a percolating liquid) The fertilizer leached into the ground Leech:Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end or a person that is always around that seeks advantage or gain Leeches were found on the dog or That guy is a real leech!
weak vs. week Weak:Lacking or wanting in physical strength A weak pillar Week:Any period of seven consecutive days It rained for a week
edict vs. addict Edict:A formal or authoritative proclamation The edict gave rights to the minority religion. Addict:Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction A golf addict
allusion vs. illusion Allusion:A passing reference or indirect mention Her blog made an allusion to the actor’s criminal past. Illusion:A deceptive appearance or impression; an erroneous mental representation They have the illusion that I am very wealthy
discreet vs. discrete Discreet:Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint A discreet, finely wrought gold necklace; Please be discreet regarding this matter. Discrete:Constituting a separate entity or part A government with three discrete divisions
grisly vs. grizzly Grisly:Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror A grisly murder Grizzly:Showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair or a type of brown bear Whose beard with age is grizzly or The Grizzly bear trashed our tent and ate our food.
wait vs. weight Wait:Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets Weight:The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity or influence His opinion carries great weight
chilly vs. chile vs. chili Chilly:Noticeably cold or not characterized by emotion It’s a little chilly out tonight, so take a sweater. Chile:A country in South America Santiago is a city in Chile.
demur vs. demure Demur:Take exception to He demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday Demure:Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way I like her because she is so demure
palate vs. palette Palate:The upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities The palate of the baby’s mouth is not properly developed. Palette:The range of color characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art An artist’s palette
aide vs. aid Aide:An assistant (usually in military or political settings) He was her aide and helped her to do her work Aid:To give help or assistance; be of service; assistance She uses visual aids in teaching
die vs. dye Die:Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life She died from cancer Dye:Color with dye Please dye these shoes
mercenary vs. missionary Mercenary:A person hired to fight for another country than their own Mercenary killers Missionary:Someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program The missionary priest
bloc vs. block Bloc:A group of countries in special alliance These countries were known as the Soviet bloc. Block:A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) The pyramids were built with large stone blocks
adverse vs. averse Adverse:Contrary to one’s interests or welfare He had an adverse reaction to the medication. Averse:strongly opposed (usually followed by ‘to’) He is averse to taking risks.
premier vs. premiere Premier:First in rank or degree An architect of premier rank Premiere:The first public performance of a play or movie We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success
deprecate vs. depreciate Deprecate:Express strong disapproval of; deplore The teacher should not deprecate his student’s efforts Depreciate:Belittle or lose value over time The Federal Reserve depreciated the dollar once again
cession vs. session Cession:The act of ceding Cession of the oil-rich region was a disaster. Session:A meeting for execution of a group’s functions It was the opening session of the legislature
steal vs. steel Steal:Take without the owner’s consent Someone stole my wallet on the train Steel:An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range Heavy steel
ton vs. tun Ton:A United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds The weight of the trucks is measured in tons. Tun:A large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals Heavy tun
allude vs. elude Allude:Make a more or less disguised reference to He alluded to the problem but did not mention it Elude:Escape, either physically or mentally The thief eluded the police
censor vs. censure Censor:Someone who censures or condemns This magazine is censored by the government Censure:Harsh criticism or disapproval The government faces censure for its alleged involvement in the assassination
calvary vs. cavalry Calvary:A hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified The tourists visited the Calvary in Jerusalem. Cavalry:Troops trained to fight on horseback 500 cavalry led the attack
maine vs. main Maine:A state in New England Maine is known for its potatoes and lobsters. Main:Most important element The main doors were of solid glass
knight vs. night Knight:Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit The Beatles were knighted Night:The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside I had a restless night
vain vs. vane vs. vein Vain:Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance Vain about her clothes Vane:Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind Vane blades
troop vs. troupe Troop:A group of people or animals (usually soldiers ) or go somewhere in a group A troop of children or We all trooped into the classroom. Troupe:Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) The traveling troupe stayed at our hotel
meet vs. meat Meet:Come together I’ll probably meet you at the meeting. Meat:The flesh of animals (including fish and birds and snails) used as food Vegetarians don’t eat meat
device vs. devise Device:An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose A device intended to conserve water Devise:Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort Devise a plan to take over the director’s office
cent vs. scent Cent:A fractional monetary unit of several countries The cent is not worth much today. Scent:A distinctive odor that is pleasant The scent in the room was sweet
ingenious vs. ingenuous Ingenious:Showing inventiveness and skill An ingenious solution to the problem Ingenuous:Characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious An ingenuous admission of responsibility
ail vs. ale Ail:Suffer from; cause physical pain or trouble to The old man ails from a weak heart. Ale:A general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume They drank ale at the party
waive vs. wave Waive:Do without or cease to hold or adhere to The CEO waived his bonus in 2011. Wave:One of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) or numerous increments of an object or objects A wave of settlers
urn vs. earn Urn:A large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet The large vase is a copy of an ancient Greek urn. Earn:Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages She earns a lot in her new job
heroin vs. heroine Heroin:A narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush Using heroin has killed numerous performers. Heroine:The main good female character in a work of fiction By the end of the book the heroine had won
coarse vs. course Coarse:Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles A coarse weave Course:Education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings He took a course in basket weaving
waist vs. waste Waist:The narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips That model has an extremely small waist. Waste:Spend thoughtlessly; throw away He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends
role vs. roll Role:The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group Play its role Roll:Move by turning over or rotating The child rolled down the hill
aloud vs. allowed Aloud:Using the voice; not silently Please read the passage aloud Allowed:Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen This sealed door won’t allow the water come into the basement
moral vs. morale Moral:Concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles A moral lesson Morale:A state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose High morale
pray vs. prey Pray:Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer Pray to the Lord Prey:A person or animal who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence He fell prey to muggers
muslim vs. moslem Muslim:Of or relating to or supporting Islamism or a believer in the Islamic religion (synonym of Moslem which is NOT used as much as Muslim today) Indonesia is the country with the world’s largest Muslim population. Moslem:A believer in or follower of Islam or related to the Islam religion (synonym of Muslim, which is used more today) He is a Moslem; He is a Muslim.
bath vs. bathe Bath:A relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body or other object She soaked the etching in an acid bath Bathe:Wash the entire body All of my children bathe daily.
dual vs. duel Dual:Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs Dual controls for pilot and copilot Duel:A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters
may be vs. maybe May be:Something that is possibly true; a possibility It may be the case Maybe:By chance Maybe it’ll happen and maybe it won’t
accent vs. ascent vs. assent Accent:Distinctive manner of oral expression He couldn’t cover his rural accent. Ascent:A movement upward They cheered the ascent of the hot-air balloon.
review vs. revue Review:Look at again; examine again Let’s review your situation Revue:A variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians They enjoyed the revue
its vs. it’s Its:A determiner. The cat hurt its paw. It’s:A contraction of ‘It is’ or ‘It has’. It’s sunny today.
team vs. teem Team:A cooperative unit (especially in sports) We teamed up for this new project Teem:Be teeming, be abuzz The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen
all ways vs. always All ways:By all routes I will help you in all ways possible. Always:At all times; all the time and on every occasion He always arrives on time
urban vs. urbane Urban:Relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area Urban development Urbane:Showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience Maintained an urbane tone in his letters
caste vs. cast Caste:Social status or position conferred by a system based on class One can lose caste by doing work beneath one’s station Cast:Put or send forth He cast a spell over me.
floe vs. flow Floe:A flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea The ship’s crew stared in amazement at the ice floe. Flow:The motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases), but also of people The crowd flowed out of the stadium
kin vs. ken Kin:Related by blood He’s kin Ken:Range of what one can know or understand Beyond my ken
currant vs. current Currant:Any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams Here is our favorite recipe for currant jam. Current:concerning the present time or a flow of electricity through a conductor These are he current issues we need to deal with. Or The current was measured in amperes
trustee vs. trusty Trustee:A person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another’s benefit Who is the trustee of the millionaire’s charity fund? Trusty:Worthy of trust or belief A trusty person
whose vs. who’s Whose:Of which person? Whose is this coat? Who’s:Who is, who has Who’s next?
blonde vs. blond Blonde:A person with fair skin and hair (noun) She is a typical Scandinavian blonde. Blond:Being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes (adjective) Many blond Scandinavians visit our city.
knows vs. nose Knows:Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about I know that the President lied to the people Nose:The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals He has a cold in the nose
mall vs. maul Mall:A public area set aside as a pedestrian walk (Usually surrounded by shops) They spent their weekends at the local malls Maul:A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges She bought a maul
lessen vs. lesson Lessen:Decrease in size, extent, or range Lessen your time in the kitchen by purchasing a dishwasher. Lesson:A unit of instruction or something learned by experience He took driving lessons. OR a valuable lesson
can vs. ken Can:Able to Fish can swim; I can drive if you like; Can I help you? Ken:Range of what one can know or understand (rarely used) It’ beyond my ken
beach vs. beech Beach:An area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake Our family goes to the beach every Sunday during the Summer. Beech:Any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions The leaves of the beech tree are toothed
mantel vs. mantle Mantel:Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace In Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece Mantle:The cloak as a symbol of authority Place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders
medal vs. meddle Medal:An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event Many athletes dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. Meddle:Intrude in other people’s affairs or business; interfere Don’t meddle in my affairs!
maize vs. maze Maize:Tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times Maize is a grain, often called corn. Maze:Complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost A maze of government regulations
allowed vs. aloud Allowed:Make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen This sealed door won’t allow the water come into the basement Aloud:Using the voice; not silently Please read the passage aloud
bi- vs. buy vs. by vs. bye Bi-:Two or twice He has his teeth cleaned bi-yearly; every six months. Buy:Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction She buys for the big department store
dowse vs. douse Dowse:Searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod To dowse for water is not a scientific method. Douse:Put out, as of a candle or a light Douse the lights
access vs. excess Access:To gain entry; the right to enter You need a password to access the website. Excess:A quantity much larger than is needed I’m trying to lose excess weight
magnate vs. magnet Magnate:A very wealthy or powerful businessman The famous shipping magnates are wealthy people. Magnet:(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field They placed a magnet on the board
days vs. daze Days:The time during which someone’s life continues; units of time made up of 24 hours The monarch’s last days Daze:The feeling of distress, disbelief and confusion that you have when something bad happens His mother’s death left him in a daze
altar vs. alter Altar:A table or flat surface where religious rituals take place The family approached the altar where the priest stood. Alter:Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
faint vs. feint Faint:Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc; or to lose consciousness A faint aroma or he fainted from exhaustion. Feint:Deceive by a mock action The midfielder feinted to shoot
material vs. materiel Material:The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object Coal is a hard black material Materiel:Equipment and supplies of a military force Military materiel
gait vs. gate Gait:The rate of moving (especially walking or running) The race horse has an elegant gait. Gate:A movable barrier in a fence or wall The house was gated. He opened the gate and walked in.
disc vs. disk Disc:Sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove Here is our gift of ten music discs. Disk:Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate The moon’s disk hung in a cloudless sky
defuse vs. diffuse Defuse:Remove the triggering device from The bomb experts will defuse the explosive. Diffuse:Spread outward A large diffuse organization’
tail vs. tale Tail:The posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body The tail of the storm, The dog’s wagging his tail. Tale:A story that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program His tale was interesting
mote vs. moat Mote:(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything There are millions of tiny dust motes in the air. Moat:Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water The moat around the castle
avocation vs. vocation Avocation:An auxiliary activity My father is a chemist but painting is his avocation. Vocation:The particular occupation for which you are trained Jim’s vocation is teaching, though his hobby is bee keeping.
moot vs. mute Moot:Of no legal significance (as having been previously decided) That is a moot question Mute:Expressed without speech Press the mute button so we can hear the ads.
err vs. heir Err:To make a mistake or be incorrect Do not err by choosing friends unwisely. Heir:A person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another She was heir to the throne
made vs. maid Maid as noun: A maid is used as a noun in English language and is used to refer to a female domestic servant. Her maid Sasha is very sneaky. Made as verb:Made is used as a verb in English language where it is the second form of the verb make. Make actually refers to the action of creating or forming something that did not existed before. I made pancakes for breakfast.
biennial vs. biannual Biennial:Occuring every two years or having a life cycle lasting two seasons We have biennial flowers in our garden. Biannual:Occurring or payable twice each year They held biannual conferences; one every autumn and one every spring.
madame vs. madam Madame:Title used for a married Frenchwoman The chauffeur opened the door for Madame Easterly. Madam:A woman of refinement A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand madam
ceiling vs. sealing Ceiling:The overhead upper surface of a covered space He hated painting the ceiling Sealing:Making tight; securing against leakage They were sealing the windows when I last saw them.
stationary vs. stationery Stationary:Standing still The car remained stationary with the engine running Stationery:Paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes He wanted new stationery for his letter writing
forth vs. fourth Forth:Forward in time or order or degree From that time forth Fourth:Coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude The fourth period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present
hue vs. hew Hue:The quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength In highlights it hued to a dull silver-grey Hew:Make or shape as with an axe Hew out a path in the rock
liable vs. libel Liable:At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant She is liable to forget. Libel:A false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person The newspaper has been accused of libel.
inn vs. in Inn:A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers England is known for its historic inns. In:To or toward the inside of Come in
borne vs. born Borne:Carried or transported by The seeds of many plants are borne by the wind. Born:Brought into existence Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois.
auger vs. augur Auger:A long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes The workmen need an auger to remove the material from the pipe. Augur:Be a sign of something to come, esp. something important or bad These signs augur bad news
click vs. clique Click:A short light metallic sound A click on the right button for example Clique:An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose They were a tight clique
ante vs. anti Ante:(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot Put your ante on the table and continue the game. Anti:Not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) Tom is an anti-capitalist.
he’ll vs. heal He’ll:He will He’ll be here in an hour Heal:Recover from illness or injury The wound is healing slowly
rational vs. rationale Rational:Consistent with or based on or using reason A process of rational inference Rationale:(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) The rationale for capital punishment
brake vs. break Brake:A restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle The brakes didn’t work so the car crashed. New legislation will put the brakes on spending. Break:Terminate or shatter Break a lucky streak; break a glass
tortuous vs. torturous Tortuous:Highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious Tortuous legal procedures Torturous:Extremely painful A torturous ordeal
plain vs. plane Plain:Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment Or simple In plain view or a very plain person Plane:An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets The plane landed on time.
hoping vs. hopping Hoping:Expect and wish I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise Hopping:Jump lightly He was hopping on one leg
won vs. one Won:Not subject to defeat or past tense of ‘win’ With that move it’s a won game or We won the game! One:Used of a single unit or thing; not two or more He has the one but will need a two and three to go with it
font vs. fount Font:A specific style of type within a type family Don’t use an italic font in the headline. Fount:A plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water or a source of wished-for quality Aren’t you just a fount of knowledge?
loath vs. loathe Loath:Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom Loath to admit a mistake Loathe:Find repugnant I loathe that man
pore vs. pour Pore:Any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas) Air enters the plant through pores on the leaves. Pour:Cause to run Pour water over the floor
flew vs. flu Flew:Travel through the air; be airborne (past of fly) We flew to New York. Flu:An acute febrile highly contagious viral disease Money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of flu
ball vs. bawl Ball:Round object that is hit, thrown or kicked in games The ball rolled into the corner pocket Bawl:Shout loudly and without restraint; to cry Don’t bawl in public!
raise vs. raze Raise:Increase the level or amount of something Raise my salary Raze:Tear down so as to make flat with the ground When a force occupies an enemy fortress, it may raze the fortifications
foreword vs. forward Foreword:A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book A world famous professor wrote the foreword. Forward:At or to or toward the front He faced forward
vary vs. very Vary:Become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one’s or its former characteristics or essence The supermarket’s selection of vegetables varies according to the season Very:Used as an intensifier He played very well
flaunt vs. flout Flaunt:Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously His behavior was an outrageous flaunt Flout:Treat with contemptuous disregard Flout the rules
lightening vs. lightning Lightening:process of making something lighter or descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped We are lightening the background of the ad. Or Lightening is part of the preparation for giving birth. Lightning: They saw lightning during the storm
dun vs. done Dun:Horse of a dull brownish grey color or having the color of the dun horse She wore dun trousers. Done:Having finished or arrived at completion He’s certain to make history before he’s done
mail vs. male Mail:Send via the postal service I’ll mail you the check tomorrow Male:An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) A male holly tree
prostate vs. prostrate Prostate:Relating to the prostate gland He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostrate:Get into a prostrate position, as in submission When I got there, he was lying prostrate on the floor.
tide vs. tied Tide:The periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon or a trend A rising tide of popular interest Tied:Bound or secured closely The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
peace vs. piece Peace:The state prevailing during the absence of war The roommates lived in peace together Piece:A separate part of a whole An important piece of the evidence
faze vs. phase Faze:Disturb the composure of Fireworks did not faze the sleeping baby. Phase:Any distinct time period in a sequence of events The reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
shear vs. sheer Shear:(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves The shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram Sheer:Complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers Got the job through sheer persistence
way vs. weigh Way:How something is done or how it happens or a path one walks or drives on A lonely way of life Weigh:Have a certain weight The butcher weighed the chicken
await vs. wait Await:Look forward to the probable occurrence of The neighbors await the birth of their first child. Wait:Stay in one place and anticipate or expect something I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets
venal vs. venial Venal:Capable of being corrupted A venal police officer Venial:Warranting only temporal punishment Venial sin
wet vs. whet Wet:Covered or soaked with a liquid such as water A wet bathing suit Whet:Make keen, more acute or to sharpen Whet my appetite
aid vs. aide Aid:Give help or assistance; be of service He uses visual aids in teaching Aide:An assistant, often in the military or politics He was her aide and helped her to do her work
flair vs. flare Flair:A natural talent He has a flair for mathematics Flare:A shape that spreads outward or a sudden burst of light or a device for producing a bright flame The skirt had a wide flare. Or He sent a flare up so the rescuers would know where to look for him.
envelop vs. envelope Envelop:Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering Fog enveloped the house Envelope:A flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. I put a stamp on the envelope and sent it.
were vs. we’re vs. where Were:Have the quality of being; linking verb used with an adjective or a predicate noun) They were rich We’re:We are We’re ready to go
riffle vs. rifle Riffle:To turn hastily or look through hastily He riffled through the pages that were on my desk. Rifle:A shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore He lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired
clench vs. clinch Clench:Hold in a tight grasp Clench a steering wheel Clinch:close a business deal or secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts The deal was clinched with a handshake. The girder was clinched into the wall
boar vs. boor vs. bore Boar:Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States An angry wild boar is dangerous. Boor:A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement He is a boor and understands nothing about culture
awhile vs. a while Awhile:For a short time Sit down and stay awhile A while:For a short time The baby was quiet for a while
loan vs. lone Loan:The temporary provision of money (usually at interest) Loan me some money Lone:Lacking companions or companionship The lone skier on the mountain
hoard vs. horde Hoard:A secret store of valuables or money Grandfather has a hoard of old gold coins. Horde:A vast multitude A horde of people
right vs. rite vs. wright Right:An abstract idea which is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition or nature OR being correct OR a direction opposite of left. A right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away or That is the right answer OR Turn right at the corner. Rite:An established ceremony prescribed by a religion The rite of baptism
marshal vs. martial Marshal:A federal law officer that carries out the judgments of a court of law; organize by rank and position Marshal the troops Martial:(of persons) befitting a warrior Martial law
sole vs. soul Sole:Only OR the underside of footwear or a golf club Sole rights of publication OR I have gum stuck to the sole of my shoe. Soul:The immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life The soul of honor
bolder vs. boulder Bolder:More fearless and daring His speech was bolder than his opponent’s. Boulder:A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin An enormous boulder blocked our path
sic vs. sick Sic:To incite an attack or intentionally so written (used in brackets after a copied or quoted word) Be careful or I will sic the dog on you. Sick:Affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function Gossip that makes one sick
edition vs. addition Edition:The form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published It was too late for the morning edition Addition:A component that is added to something to improve it The addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
pair vs. pare vs. pear Pair:A set of two similar things considered as a unit The two old friends paired off Pare:Decrease gradually or bit by bit Pare apples
haul vs. hall Haul:Draw slowly or heavily Haul nets Hall:An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open The elevators were at the end of the hall
mean vs. mien Mean:intend to express or convey You never understand what I mean! Mien:manner or conduct especially indicating one’s mood or character A hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien
human vs. humane Human:Characteristic of humanity Human nature Humane:Pertaining to or concerned with the humanities or the quality of having compassion Putting him out of his misery is the only humane thing to do.
difference vs. deference Difference:The quality of being unlike or dissimilar There are many differences between jazz and rock Deference:A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard His deference to her wishes was very flattering
pole vs. poll Pole:A long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic Or a person from Poland Or either of two related opposites He stuck the pole in the ground. Luczak is a Pole. They are at opposite poles. Poll:An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people The results of the poll will be announced tonight
ant vs. aunt Ant:Social insect living in organized colonies A hundred hungry ants came to our picnic. Aunt:The sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle I visit my aunt all the time
board vs. bored Board:A committee having supervisory powers or a flat piece of wood The board has seven members. Or We used walnut boards to build the table. Bored:A feeling of lack of interest John is bored with life
appraise vs. apprise Appraise:Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional. Apprise:Inform (somebody) of something Keep me apprised of the situation.
quiet vs. quit Quiet: Characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation, sound or activity A quiet life Quit:Put an end to a state or an activity Quit teasing your little brother
bridle vs. bridal Bridle: Headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control He put the bridle on the horse and went for a ride. His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper. Bridal:Of or relating to a wedding The bridal procession proceeded down the aisle of the church.
abhorrent vs. aberrant  Abhorrent : causing hatred for moral reasons Joe Justice had never even met his cousin until he saw her in the trailer, but afterward he told his wife that it was “abhorrent” for a close relative to be in foster care.  Aberrant : unusual and socially unacceptable At first, Galileo assumed that Jupiter must be moving aberrantly and the stars must be fixed.
accede vs. exceed  Accede : to agree Disappointed in the expectation of a customer, she coolly acceded to my request.  Exceed : to surpass Never exceeded the speed limit, always had his hands at ten and two, adjusted mirrors before each outing, you name it.
accept vs. except  Accept : to admit If I accept her offer, I could never write the book.  Except : apart from “I’m absolutely ordinary ” well, except for bad things like all the near-death experiences and being so clumsy that I’m almost disabled. And look at you.”
acclamation vs. acclimation  Acclamation : loud and enthusiastic welcome Thus,’twas with general acclamation that we greeted the arrival of two women to collect our laundry this day.  Acclimation : the process of getting used to a new climate or situation The drive to the top was about an hour and a half, not including a 45-minute stopover at the visitors’ center at 9,000 feet for some quick acclimation.
adapt vs. adept vs. adopt  Adapt : to adjust or modify Just as strawberries are adapted to birds, so acorns are adapted to squirrels, mangos to bats, and some sedges to ants.  Adept : skillful As public education expanded in the South, North Carolina legislators proved adept at giving blacks equal educational opportunities on paper while funneling most state resources to white students.
ad vs. add  Ad : advertisement The news had cut to commercial, and through the line Mrs. Richardson could hear the tinny jingle of the Cedar Point ad on the McCulloughs’ set, a fraction of a second behind her own.  Add : to include or join “Take something up to Noah so he doesn’t starve,” Rosa added, “and do your dishes. It’s not too hard to wipe dishes clean and put them in a dishwasher, Davis.”

Some Frequently Asked Questions.

Here is the list of 20 Examples of Homophone.

 

Word Meaning Example Meaning Example
diner vs. dinner Diner:A person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) Or a small old-fashioned restaurant The diners were surprised by the chef’s appearance at the table. Dinner:The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday Dinner will be at 8
feet vs. feat Feet:The part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint His bare feet projected from his trousers Feat:A notable achievement He performed a great feat
their vs. there vs. they’re THEREThere is the opposite of Here. It means ‘in that place’ not here.A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.There is/There are   to show that something exists.There is a book on the tableThere are many countries in Europe. THEIR : Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them. Their house is big.All of their friends were crazy.The children put their books in their school bags.
bare vs. bear Bare:Completely unclothed or stripped to minimum Bare bodies; bare facts Bear:Have Bear a resemblance
artist vs. artiste Artist:A person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination The French artist Monet painted in the Impressionist style. Artiste:A public performer (a dancer or singer) The artiste gave a wonderful performance
advice vs. advise Advice Is a noun: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘ice’ [s]. It is best to get legal advice from your lawyer before you take any legal action.  The blog gives good advice for first home buyers. Advise Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘realise’ Mary advised me to stop taking the medicine, as it does more harm than good.  Please advise her to stop smoking, as she refuses to listen to me. My teacher advised us to revise our subjects regularly. I advise my customers to sample the cookies before they buy them.
than vs. then Than is used to introduce a comparison.  She was smarter than you. (Than is used with a comparison.) Then relates to time. For example:I was fitter then. (Here, then relates to a past time.)Run to the lake then jump in. (Here, then relates to a future time.)Then means in that case. If you’re not happy, then leave. (Here, then means in that case.)
to vs. too vs. two TOCan be used as a preposition of movement or direction. It indicates the place you arrive at as a result of moving.I will take a taxi to the airport.We are going to the stadium tonight.The train to Montreal leaves in twenty minutes.What is the quickest way to the beach?From X to Y: To refers to the end point of a time period.The office is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.She works from 9 to 5.Note: when we do NOT have the starting time, we use until.Today I think I’ll only work until 5.It identifies the person or thing affected or receiving somethingI gave a present to my friend Paulina.Can you give my keys to Jack?They were not very nice to him.Can be used to show a change of state, condition or qualityWe waited for the traffic lights to change from red to green.She tore the letter to pieces.Can be used as the first part of an infinitive (To + Verb   Infinitive). Notice when two verbs are together, the second verb is in the infinitive form (except Modal verbs and To Be)Next year I want to spend six months in Europe.He needs to study more. TOOCan be used before an adjective or an adverb for reinforcement to mean ‘very’ or ‘more than…’This dress is too big for me. (too + adjective)He was driving too fast so the police gave him a fine. (too + adverb)Can be used as an adverb to mean ‘also’ or ‘in addition’She has been to Switzerland too. (  also)I was very tired last night and my friend was too. (
which vs. witch Which:Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class Which one is it? Witch:A female sorcerer or magician Witch hunt
peak vs. peek Peak:The most extreme possible amount or value Voltage peak Peek:A secret look I only peeked–I didn’t see anything interesting
carat vs. caret vs. karat vs. carrot Carat:A unit of mass equal to 200 mg and is used for measuring gemstones and pearls It is a flawless, 100-carat diamond. Caret:A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text He marked a caret in the text
councilor vs. counselor Councilor:A member of a council He’s an active city councilor. Counselor:Someone who gives advice about problems The counselor gave them advice
mown vs. moan vs. mowed Mown:(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine The smell of newly mown hay Moan:Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure He moaned with pain
bread vs. bred Bread:Food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked Bread the pork chops before frying them Bred:Cause to procreate (animals) past tense of breed She bred dogs before she retired.
taught vs. taut Taught:Impart skills or knowledge to I taught them French Taut:Pulled or drawn tight Taut sails
ware vs. wear vs. where Ware:Goods; manufactured items or articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: ‘silverware’, ‘software’ The hosts have beautiful silverware, cookware, and glassware. Wear:Be dressed in She was wearing yellow that day
arc vs. ark Arc:Electrical conduction through gas in an applied electric field ; any unbroken part of a circle or other curved line Lightning is an electric arc between two clouds; The architect used a compass to draw an arc in the design. Ark:A boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood The ark is believed to have been built at the command of God
morning vs. mourning Morning:The time period between dawn and noon I spent the morning running errands Mourning:Sorrowful through loss or deprivation They were in mourning after his death
curtsy vs. courtesy Curtsy:Bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women She curtsied when she shook the Queen’s hand Courtesy:A courteous or respectful or considerate act It showed courtesy on his part

Here is the list of 50 Examples of Homophones.

 

Word Meaning Example Meaning Example
diner vs. dinner Diner:A person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) Or a small old-fashioned restaurant The diners were surprised by the chef’s appearance at the table. Dinner:The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday Dinner will be at 8
feet vs. feat Feet:The part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint His bare feet projected from his trousers Feat:A notable achievement He performed a great feat
their vs. there vs. they’re THEREThere is the opposite of Here. It means ‘in that place’ not here.A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.There is/There are   to show that something exists.There is a book on the tableThere are many countries in Europe. THEIR : Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them. Their house is big.All of their friends were crazy.The children put their books in their school bags.
bare vs. bear Bare:Completely unclothed or stripped to minimum Bare bodies; bare facts Bear:Have Bear a resemblance
artist vs. artiste Artist:A person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination The French artist Monet painted in the Impressionist style. Artiste:A public performer (a dancer or singer) The artiste gave a wonderful performance
advice vs. advise Advice Is a noun: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘ice’ [s]. It is best to get legal advice from your lawyer before you take any legal action.  The blog gives good advice for first home buyers. Advise Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘realise’ Mary advised me to stop taking the medicine, as it does more harm than good.  Please advise her to stop smoking, as she refuses to listen to me. My teacher advised us to revise our subjects regularly. I advise my customers to sample the cookies before they buy them.
than vs. then Than is used to introduce a comparison.  She was smarter than you. (Than is used with a comparison.) Then relates to time. For example:I was fitter then. (Here, then relates to a past time.)Run to the lake then jump in. (Here, then relates to a future time.)Then means in that case. If you’re not happy, then leave. (Here, then means in that case.)
to vs. too vs. two TOCan be used as a preposition of movement or direction. It indicates the place you arrive at as a result of moving.I will take a taxi to the airport.We are going to the stadium tonight.The train to Montreal leaves in twenty minutes.What is the quickest way to the beach?From X to Y: To refers to the end point of a time period.The office is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.She works from 9 to 5.Note: when we do NOT have the starting time, we use until.Today I think I’ll only work until 5.It identifies the person or thing affected or receiving somethingI gave a present to my friend Paulina.Can you give my keys to Jack?They were not very nice to him.Can be used to show a change of state, condition or qualityWe waited for the traffic lights to change from red to green.She tore the letter to pieces.Can be used as the first part of an infinitive (To + Verb   Infinitive). Notice when two verbs are together, the second verb is in the infinitive form (except Modal verbs and To Be)Next year I want to spend six months in Europe.He needs to study more. TOOCan be used before an adjective or an adverb for reinforcement to mean ‘very’ or ‘more than…’This dress is too big for me. (too + adjective)He was driving too fast so the police gave him a fine. (too + adverb)Can be used as an adverb to mean ‘also’ or ‘in addition’She has been to Switzerland too. (  also)I was very tired last night and my friend was too. (
which vs. witch Which:Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class Which one is it? Witch:A female sorcerer or magician Witch hunt
peak vs. peek Peak:The most extreme possible amount or value Voltage peak Peek:A secret look I only peeked–I didn’t see anything interesting
carat vs. caret vs. karat vs. carrot Carat:A unit of mass equal to 200 mg and is used for measuring gemstones and pearls It is a flawless, 100-carat diamond. Caret:A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text He marked a caret in the text
councilor vs. counselor Councilor:A member of a council He’s an active city councilor. Counselor:Someone who gives advice about problems The counselor gave them advice
mown vs. moan vs. mowed Mown:(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine The smell of newly mown hay Moan:Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure He moaned with pain
bread vs. bred Bread:Food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked Bread the pork chops before frying them Bred:Cause to procreate (animals) past tense of breed She bred dogs before she retired.
taught vs. taut Taught:Impart skills or knowledge to I taught them French Taut:Pulled or drawn tight Taut sails
ware vs. wear vs. where Ware:Goods; manufactured items or articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: ‘silverware’, ‘software’ The hosts have beautiful silverware, cookware, and glassware. Wear:Be dressed in She was wearing yellow that day
arc vs. ark Arc:Electrical conduction through gas in an applied electric field ; any unbroken part of a circle or other curved line Lightning is an electric arc between two clouds; The architect used a compass to draw an arc in the design. Ark:A boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood The ark is believed to have been built at the command of God
morning vs. mourning Morning:The time period between dawn and noon I spent the morning running errands Mourning:Sorrowful through loss or deprivation They were in mourning after his death
curtsy vs. courtesy Curtsy:Bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women She curtsied when she shook the Queen’s hand Courtesy:A courteous or respectful or considerate act It showed courtesy on his part
ring vs. wring Ring:Sound loudly and sonorously The bells rang Wring:Twist and press out of shape Wring one’s hand
confidant vs. confident Confidant:Someone to whom private matters are confided A sister is often also a confidant. Confident:Having or marked by confidence or assurance A confident reply
earn vs. urn Earn:Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages She earns a lot in her new job Urn:A large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet They placed the urn on the mantelpiece
deer vs. dear Deer:A hoofed grazing animal with antlers Hunting deer is legal in many places. Dear:Highly valued, precious; My sisters and brothers are near and dear to me
a while vs. awhile A while:A length of time The baby was quiet for a while Awhile:For a short time Sit down and stay awhile.
aesthetic vs. acetic vs. ascetic Aesthetic:Giving pleasure through beauty I think this room is very aesthetic. Acetic:Like vinegar; relating to or containing acetic acid Acetic acid is an organic compound
fair vs. fare Fair:Free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules A fair fight Fare:The sum charged for riding in a public conveyance They paid the fare for the bus
pedal vs. peddle Pedal:Of or relating to the feet or the part of a bicycle that put your feet on The word for a pedal extremity is ‘foot’ or He put his feet on the pedals and pedaled away. Peddle:Sell or offer for sale from place to place He had been told to peddle his papers elsewhere
mite vs. might Mite:A slight but appreciable amount or a tiny microscopic insect. Drink the tea with a mite of lemon. Might:Expresses possibility It might rain
incite vs. insight Incite:Give an incentive for action Incite a riot Insight:Clear or deep perception of a situation She had insight that proved to be valuable
formally vs. formerly Formally:With official authorization The club will be formally recognized Formerly:At a previous time She was a dancer formerly
cede vs. seed Cede:Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another The king must cede control of the conquered territory. Seed:The means of reproduction in a flowering plant There are always too many seeds in a tangerine.
angel vs. angle Angel:Spiritual being attendant upon God She prayed to the holy angel for strength. Angle:The space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians A right angle is 900.
breech vs. breach Breech:Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded Load the bullets in the gun barrel breech. Breach:Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises To let children starve is a breach all laws of humanity
diseased vs. deceased Diseased:Caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology Diseased tonsils Deceased:Dead He is deceased
caddie vs. caddy Caddie:An attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player The caddie knows which club to select. Caddy:A can for storing tea He bought a new tea caddy
bale vs. bail Bale:A large bundle bound for storage or transport A bale of hay Bail:(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial The judge set bail at $10,000
capital vs. capitol Capital:Assets available for use in the production of further assets or city that functions as the seat of government or the large letters of an alphabet He invested capital in our firm so we could start production. ; Sacramento is the capital of California; Printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases. Capitol:A building occupied by a state legislature They marched from the monument to the capitol.
muscle vs. mussel uscle:One of the contractile organs of the body that enables physical strength The senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign Mussel:Black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine We had mussels for dinner.
vale vs. veil Vale:A long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river The vale was an low, open area with a stream running through it. Veil:To obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil Women in Afghanistan veil their faces
complement vs. compliment Complement:A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction A full complement Compliment:A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration He complimented her on her last physics paper
finally vs. finely Finally:After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay After days of searching, the missing child was finally found. Finely:In tiny pieces The surfaces were finely granular
bazaar vs. bizarre Bazaar:A shop or group of shops where a variety of goods are sold The church bazaar or the open air bazaar Bizarre:Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual Restaurants of bizarre design–one like a hat, another like a rabbit
statue vs. statute Statue:A sculpture representing a human, animal or event The most famous statue of Abraham Lincoln is in Washington, D.C. Statute:An act passed by a legislative body or a written law Statute law
leach vs. leech Leach:The process of leaching (to dissolve by a percolating liquid) The fertilizer leached into the ground Leech:Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end or a person that is always around that seeks advantage or gain Leeches were found on the dog or That guy is a real leech!
weak vs. week Weak:Lacking or wanting in physical strength A weak pillar Week:Any period of seven consecutive days It rained for a week
edict vs. addict Edict:A formal or authoritative proclamation The edict gave rights to the minority religion. Addict:Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction A golf addict
allusion vs. illusion Allusion:A passing reference or indirect mention Her blog made an allusion to the actor’s criminal past. Illusion:A deceptive appearance or impression; an erroneous mental representation They have the illusion that I am very wealthy
discreet vs. discrete Discreet:Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint A discreet, finely wrought gold necklace; Please be discreet regarding this matter. Discrete:Constituting a separate entity or part A government with three discrete divisions
grisly vs. grizzly Grisly:Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror A grisly murder Grizzly:Showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair or a type of brown bear Whose beard with age is grizzly or The Grizzly bear trashed our tent and ate our food.

Here is the list of 100 common Homophones.

1 diner vs. dinner
2 feet vs. feat
3 their vs. there vs. they’re
4 bare vs. bear
5 artist vs. artiste
6 advice vs. advise
7 than vs. then
8 to vs. too vs. two
9 which vs. witch
10 peak vs. peek
11 carat vs. caret vs. karat vs. carrot
12 councilor vs. counselor
13 mown vs. moan vs. mowed
14 bread vs. bred
15 taught vs. taut
16 ware vs. wear vs. where
17 arc vs. ark
18 morning vs. mourning
19 curtsy vs. courtesy
20 ring vs. wring
21 confidant vs. confident
22 earn vs. urn
23 deer vs. dear
24 a while vs. awhile
25 aesthetic vs. acetic vs. ascetic
26 fair vs. fare
27 pedal vs. peddle
28 mite vs. might
29 incite vs. insight
30 formally vs. formerly
31 cede vs. seed
32 angel vs. angle
33 breech vs. breach
34 diseased vs. deceased
35 caddie vs. caddy
36 bale vs. bail
37 capital vs. capitol
38 muscle vs. mussel
39 vale vs. veil
40 complement vs. compliment
41 finally vs. finely
42 bazaar vs. bizarre
43 statue vs. statute
44 leach vs. leech
45 weak vs. week
46 edict vs. addict
47 allusion vs. illusion
48 discreet vs. discrete
49 grisly vs. grizzly
50 wait vs. weight
51 chilly vs. chile vs. chili
52 demur vs. demure
53 palate vs. palette
54 aide vs. aid
55 die vs. dye
56 mercenary vs. missionary
57 bloc vs. block
58 adverse vs. averse
59 premier vs. premiere
60 deprecate vs. depreciate
61 cession vs. session
62 steal vs. steel
63 ton vs. tun
64 allude vs. elude
65 censor vs. censure
66 calvary vs. cavalry
67 maine vs. main
68 knight vs. night
69 vain vs. vane vs. vein
70 troop vs. troupe
71 meet vs. meat
72 device vs. devise
73 cent vs. scent
74 ingenious vs. ingenuous
75 ail vs. ale
76 waive vs. wave
77 urn vs. earn
78 heroin vs. heroine
79 coarse vs. course
80 waist vs. waste
81 role vs. roll
82 aloud vs. allowed
83 moral vs. morale
84 pray vs. prey
85 muslim vs. moslem
86 bath vs. bathe
87 dual vs. duel
88 may be vs. maybe
89 accent vs. ascent vs. assent
90 review vs. revue
91 its vs. it’s
92 team vs. teem
93 all ways vs. always
94 urban vs. urbane
95 caste vs. cast
96 floe vs. flow
97 kin vs. ken
98 currant vs. current
99 trustee vs. trusty
100 whose vs. who’s

Here is the list of 25 examples of homophones.

 

Word Meaning Example Meaning Example
diner vs. dinner Diner:A person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) Or a small old-fashioned restaurant The diners were surprised by the chef’s appearance at the table. Dinner:The main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday Dinner will be at 8
feet vs. feat Feet:The part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint His bare feet projected from his trousers Feat:A notable achievement He performed a great feat
their vs. there vs. they’re THEREThere is the opposite of Here. It means ‘in that place’ not here.A: Where is my book? – B: It’s over there.I will look for a hotel to stay when I arrive there.There is/There are   to show that something exists.There is a book on the tableThere are many countries in Europe. THEIR : Their is a possessive adjective which is used before a noun. It shows possession, that something belongs to them. Their house is big.All of their friends were crazy.The children put their books in their school bags.
bare vs. bear Bare:Completely unclothed or stripped to minimum Bare bodies; bare facts Bear:Have Bear a resemblance
artist vs. artiste Artist:A person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination The French artist Monet painted in the Impressionist style. Artiste:A public performer (a dancer or singer) The artiste gave a wonderful performance
advice vs. advise Advice Is a noun: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘ice’ [s]. It is best to get legal advice from your lawyer before you take any legal action.  The blog gives good advice for first home buyers. Advise Is a verb: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc. When spoken, it rhymes with ‘realise’ Mary advised me to stop taking the medicine, as it does more harm than good.  Please advise her to stop smoking, as she refuses to listen to me. My teacher advised us to revise our subjects regularly. I advise my customers to sample the cookies before they buy them.
than vs. then Than is used to introduce a comparison.  She was smarter than you. (Than is used with a comparison.) Then relates to time. For example:I was fitter then. (Here, then relates to a past time.)Run to the lake then jump in. (Here, then relates to a future time.)Then means in that case. If you’re not happy, then leave. (Here, then means in that case.)
to vs. too vs. two TOCan be used as a preposition of movement or direction. It indicates the place you arrive at as a result of moving.I will take a taxi to the airport.We are going to the stadium tonight.The train to Montreal leaves in twenty minutes.What is the quickest way to the beach?From X to Y: To refers to the end point of a time period.The office is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.She works from 9 to 5.Note: when we do NOT have the starting time, we use until.Today I think I’ll only work until 5.It identifies the person or thing affected or receiving somethingI gave a present to my friend Paulina.Can you give my keys to Jack?They were not very nice to him.Can be used to show a change of state, condition or qualityWe waited for the traffic lights to change from red to green.She tore the letter to pieces.Can be used as the first part of an infinitive (To + Verb   Infinitive). Notice when two verbs are together, the second verb is in the infinitive form (except Modal verbs and To Be)Next year I want to spend six months in Europe.He needs to study more. TOOCan be used before an adjective or an adverb for reinforcement to mean ‘very’ or ‘more than…’This dress is too big for me. (too + adjective)He was driving too fast so the police gave him a fine. (too + adverb)Can be used as an adverb to mean ‘also’ or ‘in addition’She has been to Switzerland too. (  also)I was very tired last night and my friend was too. (
which vs. witch Which:Interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectivally, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class Which one is it? Witch:A female sorcerer or magician Witch hunt
peak vs. peek Peak:The most extreme possible amount or value Voltage peak Peek:A secret look I only peeked–I didn’t see anything interesting
carat vs. caret vs. karat vs. carrot Carat:A unit of mass equal to 200 mg and is used for measuring gemstones and pearls It is a flawless, 100-carat diamond. Caret:A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text He marked a caret in the text
councilor vs. counselor Councilor:A member of a council He’s an active city councilor. Counselor:Someone who gives advice about problems The counselor gave them advice
mown vs. moan vs. mowed Mown:(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine The smell of newly mown hay Moan:Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure He moaned with pain
bread vs. bred Bread:Food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked Bread the pork chops before frying them Bred:Cause to procreate (animals) past tense of breed She bred dogs before she retired.
taught vs. taut Taught:Impart skills or knowledge to I taught them French Taut:Pulled or drawn tight Taut sails
ware vs. wear vs. where Ware:Goods; manufactured items or articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: ‘silverware’, ‘software’ The hosts have beautiful silverware, cookware, and glassware. Wear:Be dressed in She was wearing yellow that day
arc vs. ark Arc:Electrical conduction through gas in an applied electric field ; any unbroken part of a circle or other curved line Lightning is an electric arc between two clouds; The architect used a compass to draw an arc in the design. Ark:A boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood The ark is believed to have been built at the command of God
morning vs. mourning Morning:The time period between dawn and noon I spent the morning running errands Mourning:Sorrowful through loss or deprivation They were in mourning after his death
curtsy vs. courtesy Curtsy:Bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women She curtsied when she shook the Queen’s hand Courtesy:A courteous or respectful or considerate act It showed courtesy on his part
ring vs. wring Ring:Sound loudly and sonorously The bells rang Wring:Twist and press out of shape Wring one’s hand
confidant vs. confident Confidant:Someone to whom private matters are confided A sister is often also a confidant. Confident:Having or marked by confidence or assurance A confident reply
earn vs. urn Earn:Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages She earns a lot in her new job Urn:A large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet They placed the urn on the mantelpiece
deer vs. dear Deer:A hoofed grazing animal with antlers Hunting deer is legal in many places. Dear:Highly valued, precious; My sisters and brothers are near and dear to me
a while vs. awhile A while:A length of time The baby was quiet for a while Awhile:For a short time Sit down and stay awhile.

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