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Homophones

Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
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aisle	The noun aisle means “a narrow space for walking between rows of seats.”
I'll	I'll is a contraction of “I will.”
isle	The noun isle means “an island, especially a small one.”

allowed	The adjective allowed means “permitted.”
aloud	The adverb aloud means “with the voice” or “in a loud tone.”

ate	The verb ate is a form of of the verb to eat.
eight	The noun eight means “the number, written 8, that is equal to 7 + 1.”

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bare	The adjective bare means “naked” or “exposed to view.” The verb bare means “to uncover or reveal.”
bear	The noun bear refers to an animal. The verb bear means “to hold up” or “to support.”

be	The verb be means “to exist.”
bee	The noun bee refers to an insect.

beat	The verb beat means “to strike repeatedly.”
beet	The noun beet refers to a vegetable.

blew	The verb blew is the past tense of the verb to blow.
blue	The adjective blue refers to a color.

board	The noun board means “a flat piece of wood or similarly rigid material.”
bored	Bored is a form of the verb to bore.

brake	The noun brake means “a device for slowing or stopping motion.”
break	The verb break means “to cause to separate into pieces suddenly.”

bye	The interjection bye is used to express farewell.
buy	The verb buy means “to purchase.”
by	The preposition by means “next to” or “close to.”

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capital	The noun capital means “a town or city that is the official seat of government.”
capitol	The noun capitol means “a building where a state legislature meets.” The noun Capitol means “the building in Washington, D.C., where the Congress of the United States meets.”

cell	The noun cell means “a small room, as in a prison or convent, having little or no furniture.” The noun cell also means “the basic unit of living matter in all organisms.”
sell	The verb sell means “to exchange or deliver for money.”

cent	The noun cent means “a penny.”
scent	The noun scent means “a distinctive, often agreeable odor.”
sent	The verb sent is a form of the verb to send.

cite	The verb cite means “to quote as an authority or example.”
sight	The noun sight means “the ability to see.”
site	The noun site means “the place or setting of something.”

close	The verb close means “to shut.”
clothes	The noun clothes means “articles of dress” or “wearing apparel” or “garments.”

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days	The noun days means “the 24-hour periods from midnight to midnight.”
daze	The noun daze means “a stunned or bewildered condition.”

dear	The adjective dear means “loved and cherished.”
deer	The noun deer refers to an animal.

die	The verb die means “to stop living.”
dye	The noun dye means “a substance used to color materials.”

doe	The noun doe means “a female deer.”
dough	The noun dough means “a soft, thick mixture of dry ingredients and liquid that is kneaded, shaped, and baked, especially as bread or pastry.”

dew	The noun dew means “water droplets condensed from the air, usually at night, onto cool surfaces.”
do	The verb do means “to perform or execute.”
due	The adjective due means “payable immediately” or “owed as a debt.”

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ewe	The noun ewe means “a female sheep.”
you	The pronoun you is used to refer to the one or ones being addressed.

ewes	Ewes is the plural form of ewe, which means “a female sheep.”
use	The verb use means “to put into service or apply for a purpose; employ.”

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fair	The adjective fair means “light in color.” The adjective fair also means “just“ or “equitable.” The noun fair means “a gathering held at a specified time and place for the buying and selling of goods.”
fare	The verb fare means “to travel“ or “to get along.” The noun fare means “a transportation charge.” The noun fare also means “food and drink.”

flew	The verb flew is a form of the verb to fly.
flu	The noun flu means “influenza.”

flour	The noun flour means “a fine, powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a grain.”
flower	The noun flower means “a blossom.”

for	The preposition for is used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action or activity.
four	The noun four means “the number, written 4, that is equal to 3 + 1.”

foul	The adjective foul means “revolting.”
fowl	The noun fowl means “a bird, such as the duck, goose, turkey, or pheasant, that is used as food or hunted as game.”

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gene	The noun gene means “a segment of DNA, located at a particular point on a chromosome, that determines hereditary characteristics.”
jeans	The noun jeans means “pants made of denim.”

grate	The verb grate means “to reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface.” The noun grate means “a framework of parallel or latticed bars for blocking an opening.”
great	The adjective great means “very large in size.”

groan	The verb groan means “to voice a deep, inarticulate sound, as of pain, grief, or displeasure.”
grown	The verb grown is a form of the verb to grow.

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hair	The noun hair means “a fine, thin strand that grows from the skin of animals and human beings.”
hare	The noun hare refers to an animal similar to a rabbit.

halve	The verb halve means “to cut in half.”
have	The verb have means “to possess.”

heal	The verb heal means “to restore to health or soundness; cure.”
heel	The noun heel means “the rounded back part of the human foot.”
he'll	He'll is a contraction of he will.

hear	The verb hear means “to perceive (sound) by the ear.”
here	The adverb here means “at or in this place.”

heard	The verb heard is a form of the verb to hear.
herd	The noun herd means “a group of cattle or other domestic animals of a single kind kept together for a specific purpose.”

hoarse	The adjective hoarse means “rough or grating in sound.”
horse	The noun horse refers to an animal.

hole	The noun hole means “an opening into or through something.”
whole	The adjective whole means “complete.”

are	Are is a form of the verb to be.
hour	The noun hour means “one of the 24 equal parts of a day.”
our	The adjective our is the possessive form of we.

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in	The preposition in means “within the limits, bounds, or area of.”
inn	The noun inn means “a public lodging house serving food and drink to travelers; a hotel.”

its	Its is a possessive pronoun.
it's	It's is a contraction of It is.

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knight	The noun knight means “a medieval gentleman-soldier.”
night	The noun night means “the period between sunset and sunrise, especially the hours of darkness.”

knot	The noun knot means “a fastening made by tying together one or more pieces of string, rope, or twine.”
not	The adverb not means “in no way; to no degree.”

know	The verb know means “to perceive directly; grasp in the mind with clarity or certainty.”
no	The adverb no is used to express refusal, denial, disbelief, emphasis, or disagreement.

knows	The verb knows is a form of the verb to know.
nose	The noun nose means “the part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract.”

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led	The verb led is a form of the verb to lead, which means “to show the way to by going in advance.”
lead	The noun lead means “a heavy gray metal that is easy to bend, melt, and shape.”

lightening	The verb lightening is a form of the verb to lighten, which means “to make light or lighter.”
lightning	The noun lightning means “the flash of light in the sky when electricity passes between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.”

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made	The verb made is a form of the verb to make.
maid	The noun maid means “a girl or unmarried woman“ or “a woman servant.”

mail	The noun mail means “materials, such as letters and packages, handled in a postal system.” The noun mail also means “flexible armor composed of small overlapping metal rings, loops of chain, or scales.”
male	The noun male means “a man or boy.”

main	The adjective main means “most important; principal.”
Maine	The noun Maine refers to a state.
mane	The noun mane means “the long hair along the top and sides of the neck of certain mammals, such as the horse and the male lion.”

manner	The noun manner means “the way of doing something.”
manor	The noun manor means “a lord's estate in the Middle Ages.”

meat	The noun meat means “the edible flesh of animals.”
meet	The verb meet means “to come upon by chance or arrangement.”

mind	The noun mind means “the part of a human being that thinks, feels, understands, remembers, and reasons.” The verb mind means “to be concerned or troubled; care.”
mined	The verb mined is a form of the verb to mine, which means “to excavate the earth for the purpose of extracting ore or minerals“ or “to lay explosive mines.”

miner	The noun miner means “a person who works in a mine.”
minor	The adjective minor means “lesser or smaller in amount.” The noun minor means “one who has not reached full legal age.”

missed	The verb missed is a form of the verb to miss.
mist	The noun mist means “a mass of fine droplets of water in the atmosphere near or in contact with the earth.”

moan	The noun moan means “a low, sustained, mournful cry, usually indicative of sorrow or pain.”
mown	Mown is a form of the verb to mow.

morn	The noun morn means “morning.”
mourn	The verb mourn means “to feel or express grief or sorrow.”

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knew	Knew is a form of the verb to know.
new	The adjective new means “having been made or come into being only a short time ago; recent.”

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oar	The noun oar means “a long, thin, usually wooden pole with a blade at one end, used to row or steer a boat.”
or	The conjunction or is used to indicate an alternative.

ore	The noun ore means “a mineral or rock from which a valuable substance, such as gold or aluminum, can be mined or extracted.”

one	The noun one means “the number, represented by the symbol 1, that represents a single unit.” The noun one also means “an unspecified individual; anyone.” The adjective one means “of the same kind or quality“ or “being a single member of a group.”
won	Won is a form of the verb to win.

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pail	The noun pail means “a bucket.”
pale	The adjective pale means “having skin that is lighter than usual, often because of illness.” The adjective pale also means “light in color.” The noun pale means “a region or district lying within an imposed boundary.”

pain	The noun pain means “an unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease, or emotional disorder.”
pane	The noun pane means “a framed section of a window or door that is usually filled with a sheet of glass or other transparent material.”

pair	The noun pair means “two matched persons or items.” The verb pair means “to arrange in sets of two“ or “to form pairs.”
pare	The verb pare means “to remove the outer covering.”
pear	A pear is a kind of fruit.

passed

Passed is a form of the verb to pass: Matt passed Andy and won the race.

past

The adjective past means “no longer current; gone by; over“ or “having existed or occurred in an earlier time“: Maria has been on vacation for the past week.
The noun past means “the time before the present“: Cody's report describes what school was like in the past.
The adverb past means “so as to pass by or go beyond“: We cheered when our team marched past.
The preposition past means “beyond“: I walk past the post office on the way to school.

patience	The noun patience means “the ability to put up with trouble, hardship, or delay without complaining.”
patients	The noun patients means “ones who receive medical attention, care, or treatment.”

pause	The verb pause means “to cease or suspend an action temporarily.”
paws	The noun paws means “the feet of a four-footed animal that has claws.”

peace	The noun peace means “the absence of war or other hostilities.”
piece	The noun piece means “a portion or part of something.”

peak	The noun peak means “the pointed summit of a mountain“ or “the mountain itself.” The verb peak means “to achieve a maximum of development, value, or intensity.”
peek	The verb peek means “to glance quickly.” The noun peek means “a brief or furtive look.”

plain

The adjective plain means “clear“ or “obvious“ or “simple.”
The noun plain means “an extensive, level, usually treeless area of land.”

plane

The noun plane means “a flat or level surface.”
The noun plane also means, in mathematics, “a surface containing all the straight lines that connect any two points on it.”
The noun plane also means “an airplane or hydroplane.”
The noun plane also means “a carpenter's tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing and leveling wood.
The verb plane means “to smooth or finish with or as if with a plane.”

pole	The noun pole means “a long, relatively slender, generally rounded piece of wood or other material.” The noun pole also means “either of the regions contiguous to the extremities of the earth's rotational axis, the North Pole or the South Pole.” The noun pole also means “either end of a magnet.” The noun Pole also means “a native or inhabitant of Poland.”
poll	The noun poll means “a survey of the public or of a sample of public opinion to acquire information.” The verb poll means “to question in a survey.”

pore	The verb pore means “to read or study carefully and attentively.” The noun pore means “tiny opening, as in the skin or on the surface of a plant, through which liquids or gases may pass.”
poor	The adjective poor means “having little or no wealth and few or no possessions.”
pour	The verb pour means “to flow or cause to flow.”

pray	The verb pray means “to utter or address a prayer or prayers to God, a god, or another object of worship.”
prey	The noun prey means “an animal hunted or caught for food; quarry.”

praise	The noun praise means “an expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.”
prays	Prays is a form of the verb to pray.
preys	Preys is a form of the verb to prey, which means “to hunt, catch, or eat a quarry.”

principal	The noun principal means “the head of an elementary school or high school.”
principle	The adjective principle means “first in rank, degree, or importance.” The noun principle means “a fundamental truth that forms the basis of other truths.” The noun principle also means “a rule or standard of behavior.” The noun principle also means “a rule or law about how a device or machine functions or operates.”

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rain	The noun rain means “a fall of water condensed from atmospheric vapor and falling in drops.”
reign	The noun reign means “the exercise of sovereign power, as by a monarch.”
rein	The noun rein means “a long narrow leather strap attached to each end of the bit of a bridle and used by a rider or driver to control a horse or other animal. Often used in the plural.”

raise	The verb raise means “move to a higher position; elevate.”
rays	Rays is the plural form of the noun ray, which means “a thin line or narrow beam of light or other radiant energy.”

rap	The verb rap means “to hit sharply and swiftly; strike.” The noun rap means “a form of popular music characterized by a strong rhythm and spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics.”
wrap	The verb wrap means “to arrange or fold (something) about as cover or protection.”

red	The noun red refers to a color.
read	Read is a form of the verb to read.

reed	The noun reed means “any of several tall grasses with hollow stems that grow in wet places.”
read	The verb read means “examine and grasp the meaning of (written or printed characters, words, or sentences).”

real	The adjective real means “true and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal.”
reel	The noun reel means “a device, such as a cylinder, spool, or frame, that turns on an axis and is used for winding and storing rope, tape, film, or other flexible materials.” The noun reel also means “a moderately fast dance of Scottish origin.” The verb reel means “to stagger, lurch, or sway.”

rest	The noun rest means “sleep or quiet relaxation.” The noun rest also means “the part that is left over after something has been removed.”
wrest	The verb wrest means “to obtain by or as if by pulling with violent twisting movements.”

right	The adjective right means “correct“ or “fitting, proper, or appropriate.” The adjective right also means, in mathematics, “forming by or in reference to a line or plane that is perpendicular to another line or plane.” The noun right means “a just or legal claim or title.” The adverb right means “completely“ or “quite.”
write	The verb write means “to form (letters, words, or symbols) on a surface such as paper with an instrument such as a pen.”

road	The noun road means “an open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals.”
rode	Rode is a form of the verb to ride.
rowed	Rowed is a form of the verb to row.

role

The noun role means “a character or part played by a performer.”
The noun role also means “a position or function.”

roll

The verb roll means “to move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over.”
The noun roll means “the act or an instance of rolling.”
The noun roll also means “a list of names of persons belonging to a group.”
The noun roll also means “a small rounded portion of bread.”
The noun roll also means “tilting, swaying, or rocking motion.”
The noun roll also means “a deep rumble.”

root	The noun root means “the usually underground portion of a plant that lacks buds, leaves, or nodes and serves as support, draws minerals and water from the surrounding soil, and sometimes stores food.” The noun root also means “an essential part or element; the basic core.”
route	The noun route means “a highway“ or “a means of reaching a goal.”

rose	The noun rose refers to a flower. Rose is also a form of the verb to rise.
rows	The noun row means “a series of objects placed next to each other, usually in a straight line.” Rows is also a form of the verb to row, which means “to propel (a boat) with or as if with oars.”

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sail	The noun sail means “piece of fabric sewn together and fitted to the spars and rigging of a vessel so as to convert the force of the wind into forward motion of the vessel.” The verb sail means “to travel by water in a vessel.”
sale	The noun sale means “the exchange of goods or services for an amount of money or its equivalent; the act of selling.”

scene	The noun scene means “a view or prospect.” The noun scene also means “the place where an action or event occurs.”
seen	Seen is a form of the verb to see.

sea	The noun sea means “the continuous body of saltwater covering most of the earth's surface“ or “a relatively large body of saltwater completely or partially enclosed by land.”
see	The verb see means “to perceive with the eye.”

seam	The noun seam means “a line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces of material along their margins.”
seem	The verb seem means “to give the impression of being; appear.”

seas	The noun seas means “tracts of water within an ocean.”
sees	Sees is a form of the verb to see.
seize	The verb seize means “to grasp suddenly and forcibly; take or grab.”

serf	The noun serf means “a farm laborer in the Middle Ages who was owned by a lord and treated like a slave.”
surf	The noun surf means “the waves of the sea as they break upon a shore or reef.” The verb surf means “to ride on or along on a surfboard.”

sew	The verb sew means “to make, repair, or fasten by stitching, as with a needle and thread or a sewing machine.”
so	The adverb so means “to a great extent; to such an evident degree.” The adverb so also means “because of the reason given; consequently.” The adverb so also means “in the same way; likewise.” The conjunction so also means “in order that.”
sow	The verb sow means “to scatter (seed) over the ground for growing.” (The noun sow, which is pronounced “sou,“ means “an adult female hog.”)

sewn	Sewn is a form of the verb to sew.
sown	Sown is a form of the verb to sow.

shone	Shone is a form of the verb to shine.
shown	Shown is a form of the verb to show.

sink	The verb sink means “to descend to the bottom; submerge.” The noun sink means “a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe and generally a piped supply of water.”
sync	The noun sync means “harmony.”

soar	The verb soar means “to rise, fly, or glide high and with little apparent effort.”
sore	The adjective sore means “painful to the touch.” The noun sore means “an open skin lesion, wound, or ulcer.”

soared	Soared is a form of the verb to soar.
sword	The noun sword means “a weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.”

sole	The noun sole means “the underside of the foot.”
soul	The noun soul means “the animating and vital principle in humans, credited with the faculties of thought, action, and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity.”

some	The adjective some means “being an unspecified number or quantity.”
sum	The noun sum means “an amount obtained as a result of adding numbers.” The noun sum also means “the whole amount, quantity, or number; an aggregate.”

son	The noun son means “one's male child.”
sun	The noun sun means “a star that is the basis of the solar system and that sustains life on Earth.”

stair	The noun stair means “one of a flight of steps.”
stare	The verb stare means “to look directly and fixedly, often with a wide-eyed gaze.”

stake	The noun stake means “a piece of wood or metal pointed at one end for driving into the ground as a marker, fence pole, or tent peg.” The noun stake also means “a share or an interest in an enterprise.” The verb stake means “to mark the location or limits of with or as if with stakes.” The verb stake also means “to risk.”
steak	The noun steak means “a slice of meat, as beef or fish, that is usually broiled or fried.”

stationary	The adjective stationary means “not changing” or “not capable of being moved.”
stationery	The noun stationery means “materials, such as paper, notebooks, pens, and envelopes, that are used in writing.”

steal	The verb steal means “to take without right or permission.” The verb steal also means “to move, happen, or elapse stealthily or unobtrusively.”
steel	The noun steel means “a generally hard, strong, durable, malleable alloy of iron and carbon.”

straight	The adjective straight means “continuously in the same direction without curving” or “having no waves or bends.” The adverb straight means “directly” or “without detour or delay.”
strait	The noun strait means “a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water.” The noun strait means “a position of difficulty, perplexity, distress, or need.” The adjective strait means “fitting tightly; constricted.”

suede	The noun suede means “leather that is rubbed to give it a soft, velvety surface.”
swayed	Swayed is a form of the verb to sway.

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tacks	The noun tacks means “short, light nails with a sharp point and a flat head.”
tax	The noun tax means “a contribution for the support of a government, required of persons, groups, or businesses within the domain of that government.”

tale	The noun tale means “a narrative of real or imaginary events; a story.”
tail	The noun tail means “hindmost part of an animal, especially when extending beyond the main part of the body.”

tea	The noun tea means “a drink made by steeping tea leaves in boiling water.”
tee	The noun tee means “a small peg with a concave top for holding a golf ball.”

teas	Teas is the plural form of tea.
tees	Tees is the plural form of tee.
tease	The verb tease means “to annoy or pester” or “to make fun of.”

team	The noun team means “a group on the same side, as in a game.” The noun team also means “a group of animals exhibited or performing together.”
teem	The verb teem means “to be full of things; abound or swarm.”

their	The adjective their is the possessive form of they.
there	The adverb there means “at or in that place.”
they're	They're is a contraction of they are.

theirs	The pronoun theirs is used to indicate “the one or ones belonging to them.”
there's	There's is a contraction of there is.

to	The preposition to means “towards.” The preposition to is also used before a verb to indicate the infinitive (as in to go, to talk.)
too	The adverb too means “also.” The adverb too also means “more than enough” or “excessively.”
two	The noun two means “the number, written 2, that is equal to the sum of 1 + 1.”

toad	The noun toad means “an animal that is similar to a frog but has rougher, drier skin and lives mostly on land when fully grown.”
toed	The verb toed means “kicked with the toe.” The adjective toed means “having toes.”
towed	Towed is a form of the verb to tow.

toe	The noun toe means “one of the extensions from the foot of a human being or other vertebrate.” The verb toe means “to kick with the toe.”
tow	The verb tow means “to draw or pull behind by a chain or line.”

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vain	The adjective vain means “not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless.” The adjective vain also means “excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.” The idiom in vain means “to no avail.”
vane	The noun vane means “a weathervane.”
vein	The noun vein means “a blood vessel.” The noun vein also means “one of the narrow tubes that form the framework of a leaf or an insect's wing.”

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wade	The verb wade means “to walk in or through water or something else that similarly impedes normal movement.”
weighed	Weighed is a form of the verb to weigh.

wail	The verb wail means “to utter a long cry of grief, sadness, or pain.”
whale	The noun whale means “an often very large sea animal that looks like a fish but is a mammal that breathes air.”

waist	The noun waist means “the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.”
waste	The verb waste means “to use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.” The noun waste means “garbage; trash.”

wait	The verb wait means “to remain or rest in expectation.” The noun wait means “the act of waiting or the time spent waiting.”
weight	The noun weight means “the measured heaviness of a specific object.”

ware	The noun ware means “an article of commerce.”
wear	The verb wear means “to carry or have on the person as covering, adornment, or protection.”
where	The adverb where means “at or in what place.”

war	The noun war means “a state of open, armed, often prolonged conflict carried on between nations, states, or parties.”
wore	Wore is a form of the verb to wear.

way	The noun way means “a road, path, or highway affording passage from one place to another.”
weigh	The verb weigh means “to find out the weight of.”

we	We is used by the speaker or writer to indicate the speaker or writer along with another or others as the subject.
wee	The adjective wee means “very small; tiny.”

weak	The adjective weak means “lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor; feeble.”
week	The noun week means “a period of seven days.”

we'll	We'll is a contraction of we will.
wheel	The noun wheel means “a solid disk or a rigid circular ring connected by spokes to a hub, designed to turn around an axle passed through the center.”

weather	The noun weather means “the condition or activity of the atmosphere at any given time or place.”
whether	Whether is used to introduce alternative possibilities.

weave	The verb weave means “to make something, such as cloth or a basket, by passing something, such as threads or twigs, over and under one another.”
we've	We've is a contraction of we have.

weed	The noun weed means “a plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome.”
we'd	We'd is a contraction of we would. We'd is also a contraction of we had.

which	The pronoun which means “what particular one or ones.”
witch	The noun witch means “a woman claiming or popularly believed to possess magical powers and practice sorcery.”

whine	The verb whine means “to make a shrill high sound or cry.”
wine	The noun wine means “a beverage made of the fermented juice of any of various kinds of grapes.“

whined	Whined is a form of the verb to whine.
wind	The verb wind means “to wrap or be wrapped around something.”

whose	Whose is an interrogative pronoun. Whose is also a possessive pronoun.
who's	Who's is a contraction of who is.

wood	The noun wood means “the hard material beneath the bark of trees and shrubs that makes up the trunk and branches.”
would	Would is a form of the auxiliary verb will. Would is used to express desire or intent.

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yoke	The noun yoke means “a crossbar with two U-shaped pieces that encircle the necks of a pair of oxen or other draft animals working together.”
yolk	The noun yolk means “the yellow, usually spherical portion of an egg of a bird or reptile, surrounded by the albumen and serving as nutriment for the developing young.”

your	Your is a possessive pronoun.
you're	You're is a contraction of you are.

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