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Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

The word “synonym” shows up in print about 18 times more often than the word “homonym,” according to Google’s Ngram Viewer. It’s nearly 13 times more popular than “antonym,” even though “antonym” ...

Here’s a word I avoid: homonym. It’s not that I have a problem with this word. It’s marvelously useful. It’s even fun to say. My problem is I’m just never that confident I’m using it correctly. The ...

Let’s home in on homonyms – two words that are identical in spelling and sound but have different origins and meanings. For instance, the “bear” that refers to an animal is a homonym of the “bear” ...

Students often confuse homonyms — words which are pronounced alike though spelled differently and have different meanings. Furthermore, for students adept at the computer, spell check will not catch ...

It's hard to believe how quickly the years go by. Just yesterday I got married, I submitted my Ph.D. dissertation on the history of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and my first child was born. Today it's ...