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Using homophones

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Homophones are two or more words that sound the same when spoken aloud but that are spelt differently and have two different meanings. In this summary, you will learn some the most common homophones.

Common homophones

In English, some very common words sounds the same yet have different meanings. It is important to be able to identify them. Below are some examples of common homophones you may run into in your reading and writing.

their	there
hear	here
too	two
right	write
be	bee
effect	affect
through	threw
see	sea
sun	son
bear	bare
deer	dear
meat	meet

Tip: Try to picture the word you want to use and concentrate on its spelling. This will help you focus on the correct spelling and meaning.

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How do I spell a homophone correctly?

Try to picture the word you want to use and concentrate on its spelling. This will help you focus on the correct spelling and meaning.

What is a homophone?

Homophones are two or more words that sound the same when spoken aloud but that are spelt differently and have two different meanings.

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Using homophones

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Common homophones

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