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Homonym

Okay kiddo, let's learn about homonyms! Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. For example, "ate" and "eight" sound the same, but "ate" means you had already finished eating, while "eight" is a number. Another example is "right" and "write." "Right" means correct, while "write" means to put words on paper. It can be confusing, so make sure you understand the meaning of the word by reading it in context.
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