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given examples , discuss the difference between the homonyms homophones,hypographs and hyponyms


Nikhil 5th May, 2020
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Akram Khan 5th May, 2020

Homonyms - words that have same spelling ,same pronunciation but different meaning. Right -used as  direction and also a synonym of correct.

Homophones - words that have same pronunciation but have different meaning.For example -bean and been.

Hypographs - words with different pronunciation, meanings and origins but the same spelling. Example :

minute – used as synonym of tiny and also a unit of time

Hyponyms  - word used to designate a particular member of a broader class. For example - dog - a hyponym of animals.


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