HOMONYM

- A word that is spelled like another but has a different sound and meaning (homograph).

- A word that sounds like another but has a different spelling and meaning (homophone).

OR

- A word that is spelled and pronounced like another but has a different meaning (homograph and homophone).

a. to / two / too 

For example:

- Sadly, she didn't live to see her grandchildren.

- She had to choose between the two men in her life.

- It was too expensive a desk for a child's room.

b. there / their / they're

For example:

- The museum is closed today. We'll go there tomorrow.

- She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm.

- She said that they're planning a camping trip.

c. pray / prey

For example:

- Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.

- A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey.

a. lead (to go in front of) / lead (a metal)

For example:

- I've asked Jackson to lead the discussion.

- The pipes were made of lead.

b. wind (to follow a course that is not straight) / wind (a gust of air)

- The river winds through the valley.

- There was a light wind blowing.

c. bass (low, deep sound) / bass (a type of fish)

- The qualities of his voice make you forget he is a bass.

- The plight of the sea bass is a prime example of the problem.

HOMONYM

- A word that is spelled like another but has a different sound and meaning (homograph).

- A word that sounds like another but has a different spelling and meaning (homophone).

OR

- A word that is spelled and pronounced like another but has a different meaning (homograph and homophone).

a. to / two / too 

For example:

- Sadly, she didn't live to see her grandchildren.

- She had to choose between the two men in her life.

- It was too expensive a desk for a child's room.

b. there / their / they're

For example:

- The museum is closed today. We'll go there tomorrow.

- She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm.

- She said that they're planning a camping trip.

c. pray / prey

For example:

- Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster.

- A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey.

a. lead (to go in front of) / lead (a metal)

For example:

- I've asked Jackson to lead the discussion.

- The pipes were made of lead.

b. wind (to follow a course that is not straight) / wind (a gust of air)

- The river winds through the valley.

- There was a light wind blowing.

c. bass (low, deep sound) / bass (a type of fish)

- The qualities of his voice make you forget he is a bass.

- The plight of the sea bass is a prime example of the problem.