Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

The word “synonym” shows up in print about 18 times more often than the word “homonym,” according to Google’s Ngram Viewer. It’s nearly 13 times more popular than “antonym,” even though “antonym” ...

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Students often confuse homonyms — words which are pronounced alike though spelled differently and have different meanings. Furthermore, for students adept at the computer, spell check will not catch ...