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Two or more words spelled alike, but differ in meaning is called:

AHomograph

BLexeme

CAllophone

DPhonics

Answer:

A. Homograph

Read Explanation:

  • Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

  • They may or may not be pronounced the same.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Examples:

  • lead (to guide) vs lead (a metal)

  • tear (to rip) vs tear (a drop of liquid from the eye)



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