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.

Confused Words

Roll and Role

Roll means to revolve, turn over, move, rotate, etc.

Role means function, task, responsibility, part, character, etc.

The lorry rolled down the hillside.

They rolled the injured guy on to his back to give him first aid.

Tom was sentenced for his role in the bank robbery.

He was given the lead role in the play.