Do you know the difference between synonyms and homonyms? I don’t. And it’s not for lack of trying. I’ve read up on the subject multiple times. I’ve even reported what I’ve learned, writing here and ...

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Let’s home in on homonyms – two words that are identical in spelling and sound but have different origins and meanings. For instance, the “bear” that refers to an animal is a homonym of the “bear” ...

Here’s a word I avoid: homonym. It’s not that I have a problem with this word. It’s marvelously useful. It’s even fun to say. My problem is I’m just never that confident I’m using it correctly. The ...

Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

"Do you believe my tears can tear up the world?" Well, if you are a native English speaker, you probably feel nothing special about this sentence. An English learner however must contend with the two ...