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18-Jan-2007, 01:14

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Language term

What is the term used for two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings?

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Re: Language term

homophone i think

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18-Jan-2007, 05:29

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Re: Language term

Yes: http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/homophone.html

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