Question

please give me 10 homonyms ​

Answer 1

NUMBER HOMOPHONES

1. One, won
2. One (noun): The number that comes after 0 but before 2.
3. My son is one year old today.
5. Won (verb): The past tense of ‘win’.
6. The football team won two games in a row.
8. Two, to, too
9. Two (noun): The number that comes after 1 and before 3, a pair.
10. He bought two packets of crisps.
12. To (preposition): In the direction of a particular location.
13. I am going to the shop.
15. Too (adverb): To a higher degree than desired, also.
16. The girl was too tired to work. I was tired too.
18. Four, for
19. Four (noun): The number that comes after 3 and before 5.
20. The clock struck four.
22. For (preposition): If someone receives something, if something is done for a reason.
23. I bought John some sweets for his birthday (for him to eat).
25. It is common for native speakers to use numbers in online chat or SMS messages. For example, you can write ‘before’ like ‘b4’ and ‘forget’ as ‘4get’. This is because ‘for’ sounds the same as ‘four’ (4). Another common example is ‘m8’ (mate – friend).
27. Eight, ate
28. Eight (noun): The number that comes after 7 and before 9.
29. There were only eight days left until Christmas.
31. Ate (verb): Past tense form of ‘eat’.
32. We ate dinner together then went home.
34. FOOD & DRINK HOMOPHONES
36. Steak, stake
37. Steak (noun): Prime cut of meat, usually beef.
38. My all-time favourite meal is steak and chips.
40. Stake (noun): A strong wooden post with a sharp point at one end.
41. Vampires can only be killed with a stake through the heart!
45. words that sound the same in English
47. Bean, been
48. Bean (noun): Edible seed that grows in pods on leguminous plants.
49. Baked beans on toast is a traditional British dish!
52. Been (verb): Past tense form of ‘be’.
53. Where have you been all night?
55. Pear, pair
56. Pear (noun): Common type of fruit.
57. Would you like a pear from the garden?
59. Pair (noun): A set of two things (often used together).
60. He couldn’t find a matching pair of socks.
62. Bread, bred
63. Bread (noun): Type of food.
64. Our local bakery sells the best wholemeal bread for miles!
66. Bred (verb): Past tense form of ‘breed’ – to raise or develop animal stock.
67. In the past, many farmers bred rabbits for meat and fur.
69. Cereal, serial
70. Cereal (noun): Grain used for food (e.g. wheat), type of dried breakfast eaten with milk.
71. My favourite cereal is cornflakes.
73. Serial (noun/adjective): A story or programme delivered in instalments, taking place in series.
74. The serial killer loved watching serials on TV!
76. Flour, flower
77. Flour (noun): Ingredient used to make bread and cakes.
78. This recipe uses two cups of flour and 1/4 cup of sugar.
80. Flower (noun): Seed-bearing part of a plant.
81. Her husband gave her a nice bunch of flowers on her birthday.
83. Meat, meet
84. Meat (noun): Food from the flesh of an animal.
85. The hotel guests got food poisoning because the meat wasn’t cooked properly.
87. Meet (verb): Arrange or happen to cross paths with somebody.
88. I’m going to meet my friend at the train station this evening.
90. Chilli, chilly
91. Chilli (noun): Small spicy pepper or pod used in cooking.
92. I ordered the Mexican Hot Pizza, but couldn’t eat the chilli on top!
94. Chilly (adjective): A bit cold, not warm.
95. Don’t forget your coat! It’s a bit chilly out today.
97. Mussel, muscle
98. Mussel (noun): Mollusc with purple-brown shell.
99. I had the mussels as a starter and they were delicious!