Homophones Study Notes-12
example – The priest walked up to the altar.
alter – to change
example – My dress was loose so I asked the tailor to alter it.
example – Vihang tied a knot in the rope.
tide – the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day
example – The boat was washed up on the beach by the tide.
example – In the story the knight got married to a beautiful princess.
night – the part of every 24 – hour period when it is dark because there is very little light from the sun
example – I have to go to a party tonight.
the same type
example – I like driving on the main road.
mane – a growth of long hair on the neck of a mammal
example – He had a thick mane of hair, going silver at the sides, looking very distinguished.
example – How much money do you wish to earn this year?
urn – a tall decorated vase for storing a cremated person’s ashes or a large metal container used to serve tea.
example – She served tea in a very beautiful silver urn.
example – Because of his bad records, the judge refused to grant him bail.
bale – a large bundle
example The storekeeper dispatched 200 cotton bales yesterday.
example – I saw flowers on long stalks.
stork – a large white bird with very long legs which walks around in water to find its food
example – White storks are common in agricultural areas near wetlands.
example – I saw a deer and a doe in the jungle.
dough – flour mixed with water and often yeast, fat or sugar so that it is ready for baking
example – Knead the dough properly to make chapattis soft .
example – I prefer having currant juice in my breakfast.
current – of the present time
example – I want the current issue of India Today.
example – As soon as the pigeon saw me, it flew away.
flu – an infectious illness
example – My friend is suffering from flu, so the doctor advised her to take rest.
