Homophones

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and different meanings.

What were some of your examples from your starter?

• week• weak• steel• steal• grown• groan• guest• guessed

• creek• creak• weather• whether• sore• soar• stake• steak

• commitment: (N) a pledge or promise; an obligation

• committee: (N) a group of people elected or appointed to perform a service or function

• congratulations: (N) an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another

• conscious: (ADJ) aware of one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts or surroundings

• consistent: (ADJ) agreeing or compatible; holding together

• convenient: (ADJ) suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; easy or comfortable to use