Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Imminent means impending, forthcoming, about to happen, etc.

Eminent means well-known, renowned, notable, outstanding, reputed, famous, prominent, etc.

The soldiers were unaware of the imminent danger of being ambushed.

He was an eminent member of the society.

He is an eminent surgeon.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Pole means a rod, stick, opposite, extreme, etc.

Poll means vote, survey, census, etc.

He used a long pole to jump the boundary wall.

They are twin brothers, but their characters are poles apart.

The politicians resort to widespread campaigning just before the polls.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Wonder means doubt, curious, surprise, astonishment, amazement, etc.

Wander means to stroll, roam, walk, stray, etc.

I wonder what Tom was doing all these years.

We wondered at Jack’s intelligence for his age.

The kid was found wandering alone in the park.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Discreet means cautious, careful, wary, etc.

Discrete means separate, distinct, detached, etc.

The cops should have been more discreet with their undercover operation.

The bank had discrete sections for each function.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Drought means dry, arid, famine, dearth, lack, etc.

Draught means air current, a dose of liquid, etc.

The farmers of the drought-hit areas sought help from the Government.

His gold medal ended his country’s decade-long international medal drought.

The cold draught was coming from a hole in the roof.

He had a draught of ale in the morning.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Real means actual, true, genuine, authentic, etc.

Reel means coil, roll, stagger, stumble, spin, etc.

That movie is based on real events.

His real name is not Jack.

A reel of wire was found by the roadside.

The company is reeling under debts.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Principal means main, primary, key, leader, headmaster, etc.

Principle means rule, law, code, standard, notion, etc.

Coconut was the principal ingredient in that recipe.

The Mayor arranged a meeting for all the principals in town.

He never compromises on his principles.

Both these devices work on the same principle.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Desert means arid or barren region, wasteland, abandon, leave, quit, etc.

Dessert means sweet course at the end of a meal.

The Sahara Desert is in Africa.

He deserted his family and went abroad.

We had ice cream for dessert.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Ordinance means order, regulation, command, law, etc.

Ordnance means weapons, arms, artillery, armaments, etc.

Violation of traffic ordinances is a punishable act.

Ordnance factories cater to the demands of the Army, Air Force, and Naval establishments.

Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Decent means polite, honest, respectable, civilized, etc.

Descent means fall, decline, drop, plunge, crash, origin, lineage, etc.

Dissent means to disagree, differ, oppose, rebel, etc.

Please help me to find a decent home.

He is from a decent family.

The aircraft made a steep descent.

That lady is of Irish descent.

A few Board members dissented from the majority on the new project.

Homophones

Homophones are words that are pronounced alike, may have the same spelling, but differ in meaning.

Acetic means of, containing or derived from acetic acid.

Ascetic means austere, abstainer, hermit, monk, etc.

Acetic acid has a sour taste.

He gave up all luxuries and led his life like an ascetic.