Can You Give 20 Examples Of Homonyms And The Meaning?

Here are 20 examples of homonyms, along with their meanings:

1. Bark
   • The sound a dog makes.
   • The outer covering of a tree.
2. Bat
   • A flying mammal.
   • A piece of sports equipment used in baseball.
3. Bank
   • A financial institution.
   • The side of a river.
4. Bow
   • To bend forward as a sign of respect.
   • A curved weapon used to shoot arrows.
5. Tire
   • A rubber covering around a wheel.
   • To exhaust one’s energy.
6. Lead
   • To guide or direct.
   • A soft, malleable metal (Pb).
7. Tear
   • To rip something.
   • A drop of liquid from the eye (as in crying).
8. Fair
   • An event with rides, games, and food.
   • Treating people equally (as in “fair treatment”).
9. Spring
   • A season of the year.
   • A coiled device that can store mechanical energy.
10. Seal
    • A marine mammal.
    • A device or emblem used to close or mark something, often for authenticity.
11. Match
    • A stick used to start a fire.
    • A contest or game between two competitors or teams.
12. Row
    • A linear arrangement (e.g., “a row of chairs”).
    • To propel a boat forward using oars.
13. Right
    • Correct or accurate.
    • A direction (opposite of left).
14. Pen
    • A writing instrument.
    • An enclosure for animals.
15. Well
    • A deep hole for accessing water.
    • Used to describe being in good health or condition (e.g., “I’m feeling well”).
16. Light
    • Visible illumination.
    • Something that is not heavy.
17. Wind
    • Moving air.
    • To twist or coil something (e.g., “wind the clock”).
18. Seal
    • A marine animal.
    • A stamp or emblem used to close or authenticate something.
19. Lead
    • To guide or direct.
    • A heavy metal (Pb), often used in batteries.
20. Minute
    • A unit of time.
    • Very small or detailed (e.g., “minute details”).

These words are all pronounced the same, but their meanings differ based on the context!