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What are
homonyms in english​

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Definition of Homonyms

homonyms can be defined as two words that spelled the same and sound the same.

an example of an homonym is;

Address

in address they are two different meanings

Meaning one

address can be a location

Meaning Two

this may mean to speak to.

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Answer:

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.

such as: break and brake, cereal and serial

Step-by-step explanation:

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