Homonyms - Part2
1. Complement
Example: A glass of wine is a perfect complement to a scrumptious sea food meal.
Compliment
Example: Do not compliment people unnecessarily in parties, they might take it badly.
2. Confident
Example: If you have not done anything wrong then be confident in the courthouse.
Confidant
Example: He shares all the private matters with his confidant.
3. Canon
Example: Canon law governs the Roman Catholic churches.
Cannon
Example: In olden days, cannons were used in wars.
4. Calendar
Example: I have marked the date on my calendar.
Calender
Example: Calender is no longer used to smooth or glaze papers.
5. Desert
Example: Sahara is the second largest desert.
Dessert
Example: Strawberry short cake was served to the invitees as the dessert.
6. Dying
Example: People were dying due to the epidemic.
Dyeing
Example: The workers were busy dyeing the clothes.
7. Dear
Example: During the Christmas time we love to buy gifts for our near and dear ones.
Deer
Example: The hunter was trying hard to shoot the deer.
8. Dissent
Example: He is going to dissent whatever I speak in the meeting, so, you guys have to support me.
Descent
Example: His slow descent from the mountain was a cause of worry for his family members.
9. Device
Example: Cell phone is indeed a useful device to communicate with people.
Devise
Example: Do not devise plans to harm him.
10.Dual
Example: Robert Stevenson penned down the dual life led by a doctor in his novel Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Duel
Example: A duel was fought between the kings to settle the dispute.
11.Diverse
Example: India is known for its diverse culture.
Divers
Example: Divers face many challenges while working underwater.
12. Deference
Example: A knowledgeable man will always pay deference to greater men.
Difference
Example: Our difference of nature is the root of all the problems.
13. Eminent
Example: The seminar was attended by eminent scholars.
Imminent
Example: The army chief announced today that there is no imminent danger of war now.
14. Emigrant
Example: The emigrant leaves his land to reside in some other country.
Immigrant
Example: She is an immigrant from Sweden, but she has adapted herself well with her surroundings.
15. Fair
Noun
Example: Some men love fair women.
Example: I went to the book fair yesterday.
Adjective
Example: He was a fair referee, thus all the charges of bias against him were dropped.
Fare
Noun
Example: Bus fare has gone up again.
Verb
Example: Fare well in your exams.
16. Human
Example: To explain the dichotomy of human nature is quite a tough job.
Humane
Example: In our pursuit of making fast money, we must not let our humane qualities die.
17. Lessen
Example: The medicine will lessen your pain.
Lesson
Example: We must learn some kind of a lesson from our past mistakes.
18. Loose
Example: Loose clothing is the latest vogue.
Lose
Example: Children often lose their money in school.
19. Ordinance
Example: The Government has recently passed an ordinance banning child labor.
Ordnance
Example: Ordnance factories supply ammunitions to the army.
20. Physic
Example: A physic can surely cure your health problems.
Physique
Example: an athlete must have a good physique.
21.Left- to leave
l Left- related to the side of the human body
E.g.- I left my phone on the left side of the room.
22. Pitcher- the player in baseball who throws the baseball from pitcher's mound
l Pitcher- a large jug
E.g.- The baseball pitcher asked for a pitcher of water.
23. Crane- a bird
l Crane- a machine used at construction sites
E.g.- The crane flew above the construction crane.
24. Play- the game
l Play- to play (verb)
E.g.- While they are at the play, I'm going to play with the dog.
25. Park- action of moving vehicle to a place - usually a car park
l Park- a public area close to nature
E.g.- She will park the car so we can walk in the park.
l 26.Band- a small group of musicians and vocalists
l Banned- something that is disallowed or illegal
E.g.- The band is very popular but is banned in that country.
l 27.Bear- an animal
l Bear- to tolerate
l Bare- naked or without covering