Words that have different meanings and are either spelled the same or sound the same.

Fair I went to the county fair.

Fair It is not fair that I can’t go to the party.

BaseI slid into second base.

BassI caught a giant bass while fishing.

Pair I washed my pair of socks

Pear I ate a pear for lunch.

A type of homonym: words that sound alike, have different meanings, and are spelled differently.

Sea My family is traveling to the Carribbean Sea for vacation.

SeeIf I don’t wear my glasses, I can’t see!

Their Their class won the pizza party.

There Please stand over there to wait for your turn.

A type of homonym: words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

bowI tied a bow to the present.

bowThe hunter used a bow and arrow.

bowThe dancer took a bow after her performance.

tearA tear rolled down my face after the sad movie.

tearI told my little sister not to tear my homework.

lead Can I borrow some lead for my pencil?

leadPlease lead the students quietly down the hall.

leadI lead the class down the hall.