Question

What is the definition of homonym?

Answer 1

If they are pronounced the same then they are also homophones (and homonyms) – for example, bark (the sound of a dog) and bark (the skin of a tree). If they are pronounced differently then they are also heteronyms – for example, bow (the front of a ship) and bow (a ranged weapon).

Answer 2

a group of words that share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings.