Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Heteronyms are a type of homographs that are also spelled the same and have different meanings but sound different.
Here are some samples:
BREAK -
1. to separate into pieces
2. to rest or pause
3. to interrupt something temporarily
NOTE -
1. a musical sound
2. a short letter or message
3. a hint or suggestion of something
HEAD -
1. the part of the body
2. the leader or the director
MANAGE -
1. administer or run something
2. cope in difficult situation
3. be somebody's manager
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Monday, May 3, 2010
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