A word that is spelled the same but has different meanings is a homograph. Here are a few examples:
Tire
To grow weary (e.g., I tire after a long day).
A rubber covering on a wheel (e.g., the car needs a new tire).
Right
Correct (e.g., You are right about that).
A direction (e.g., Turn right at the corner).
Spring
A season (e.g., Flowers bloom in spring).
A coiled device (e.g., The mattress has a broken spring).
Match
A small stick for lighting fires (e.g., Light the candle with a match).
A contest or game (e.g., The soccer match was exciting).
Park
A green area for recreation (e.g., Let’s go to the park).
To stop and secure a vehicle (e.g., Park the car here).
These words share the same spelling but have different meanings and sometimes different uses.
