Cryptic crossword reference lists > Heteronyms
Heteronyms
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Same spelling, different pronunciation
Heteronyms are a special type of homonym. Each word has two unrelated meanings with different pronunciations. Words with related meanings are not true heteronyms. But the different pronunciations still make them harder to recognise. Be aware of words that sound different in different grammatical forms. Examples: abuse, confines, contest, convert, convict, deliberate, excuse, extract, frequent, house, learned, live, perfect, read, rebel, record, separate, survey, upset, use. Related content 1001 Homonyms Collective nouns Contronyms |
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abstract appropriate articulated axes bass bow buffet close combine compact conduct console content contract converse couch desert digest |
does entrance exploit hinder incense intern intimate invalid lame lead minute moderate moped object pasty pate pique polish |
present proceeds produce project putting ragged raven refuse resume row root sake slough sow subject tear wind wound |
