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6 homonyms and homophones to expand your tot’s vocabulary

Do you know the difference between a homonym and homophone? A Bare Bear makes it easy to teach your little one about words that sound the same but have very different meanings.

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What are homonyms?

Words that sound the same and are spelt the same but have different meanings are called homonyms.

1. The little fly loves to fly.

Homonyms and homophones

2. The curious crane peers over the crane.

Homonyms and homophones

3. The boy waves on the ocean waves.

Homonyms and homophones

What are homophones?

Words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings are called homophones.

4. The lonely pear makes a pair.

Homonyms and homophones

5. “Oh dear!” says the deer.

Homonyms and homophones

6. The knight is out of sight at night.

Homonyms and homophones

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