homonym
/ˈhɑːməˌnɪm/
hom · o · nym
ˈhɑː · mə · ˌnɪm
English Definition
n. word spelled same but different meaning
Significado en Español
homónimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ đồng âm
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Example Sentence
Bat is a homonym: animal & sports tool.
bat是同形异义词。
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homo(same)+nym(word)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “homonym”?
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Homograph
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B
Antonym
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C
Synonym
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D
Palindrome
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A — Homograph.
“homonym” means n. word spelled same but different meaning
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The word bat is a ______, meaning both a flying animal and a sports tool.
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A
homonym
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B
sentence
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C
syllable
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D
paragraph
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A — homonym.
“homonym” means n. word spelled same but different meaning
Common questions about “homonym”
What does “homonym” mean?
homonym — n. word spelled same but different meaning. In Chinese: 同形异义词.
How do you pronounce “homonym”?
homonym is pronounced /ˈhɑːməˌnɪm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hom · o · nym.
How do you use “homonym” in a sentence?
Bat is a homonym: animal & sports tool. (bat是同形异义词。)
What are synonyms for “homonym”?
none — all close in meaning to homonym (n. word spelled same but different meaning).
Is “homonym” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. homonym appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “homonym”?
homo(same)+nym(word)
