There are several words that sound the same when spoken aloud yet have different meanings. These are known as homophones. In this summary, you will learn the most commonly misspelled homophones.
Homophones
Homophones are words that sound the same when spoken but that have different spellings and different meanings. Sometimes there can be three words that sound the same yet all mean different things.
Commonly misspelled homophones
Some homophones are harder than others to remember. Here are some of the most commonly misspelled homophones.
buy
by
bye
I like to buy new toys.
I walk by the park every day.
She waved bye as she left.
two
to
too
We have two cats at home.
I gave it to you yesterday. (preposition)
We are going to go. (infinitive form of a verb)
He did too little. (express quantity)
I forgot to do my homework too. (meaning 'as well', 'also')
there
their
they're
There are five dogs.
I took their cat home with me. (belonging to them)
They're very big and loud. (contraction of 'they are')
you're
your
You're a student at my school. (contraction of 'you are')
Your mum is very kind. (belonging to you)
it's
its
It's very hot outside. (contraction of 'it is')
The table has lost one of its legs. (belongs to it)