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English Language Arts · Grades 1–2

Homophone

noun

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

Example Sentences

"'There,' 'their,' and 'they're' are homophones."

"Students practiced homophones by writing both words in sentences."

Synonyms & Related Terms

sound-alike word

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember homophone, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.