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  1. 22-Dec-2005, 15:57 #1
    speegs
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    Got a simple question. Just cant remeber the answer....
    What word is defined as sounding the same with different spelling and meaning...(ie rite, right, read, reed...and so on ) thanks
  2. 22-Dec-2005, 17:42 #2
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    Default Re: word definition

    See: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2302-words-sound-alike-but-spelled-differently.html

  3. 03-Jan-2006, 05:38 #3
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    Default Re: word definition

    Quote Originally Posted by speegs
    Got a simple question. Just cant remeber the answer....
    What word is defined as sounding the same with different spelling and meaning...(ie rite, right, read, reed...and so on ) thanks
    It's called a "homophone"
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