Showing posts with label law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

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.