Homophones Study Notes-14
example – My pet got hurt and gave a small whine.
wine – an alcoholic drink which is usually made from grapes
example – There is a wine shop on my way to office.
example – Bhakra Nangal dam is the biggest dam in India.
damn – an expression of anger
example – What a damn stupid question !
example This medicine is good for what ails for you.
ale – a beverage
example – Americans prefer to have an ale with their food.
aisle isle
example – I would like to have an aisle seat.
isle – island
example – Japan is an isle.
example – She can’t sing today as her throat is clogged, making her
sound hoarse.
horse – a large animal with four legs which people ride on or use for
carrying things or pulling vehicles
example – I’m scared to ride a horse.
example – The grass was wet with early morning dew.
due – payable
example – Payment of these goods is due on 1st of November.
example – I saw a flea sticking on my dog’s tail.
flee – to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear
example – The gangster was forced to flee the country.
example – My friend was awarded a medal for winning the competition.
meddle – to try to change things which are not your responsibility, by criticizing it
example – He has no right to meddle in her affairs.
example – The ante was at the level of Rs. 15,000.
anti – opposed to or against a particular thing or person
example – I've received a lot of anti opinions about my recent article.
example – She had a flair for dance.
flare – to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly
example – In case of an emergency, Mohit keeps a flare gun with him.
