HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Homophones vs Homographs vs Homonyms


Homophones are words that are pronounced alike but their spellings or meanings are different.

For example; to, too and two/ hair, hear and here/ there and their

Homographs are words that are spelled alike but mean different.

For example, Bear (to endure) and Bear (animal)/ Park (a large public garden or area of land used for recreation) and Park (bring (a vehicle that one is driving) to a halt and leave it temporarily, typically in a car park or by the side of the road)

 

Homonyms are words that are either homographs or homophones. It is said that homonyms should be restricted to words that spell alike and have different pronunciations and meanings. 

For example: "No" and "know" are homonyms. "Bow" (bend at the waist) and "bow" (weapon) are also homonyms.

 
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Common French words used in English


Cliche - An overused idea or expression
Debacle - Failure
Faux - False, imitation or not real
Genre - A kind, type or category
Queue - A line
Chauffeur - A person who driver others
Bouquet - A bunch of flowers or an arrangement of flowers
Arcade - A passageway or sometimes also used for a place where video games are played
Pavilion - A part of the building that is open to the outside
Cafe - A coffeehouse
Diner - A small restaurant
Bon appetit - Enjoy your meal
Menu - A list of food items or dishes
A la carte - According to the menu
Chic - Stylish
Couture - Fashionable

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Quote of the week


If you're asking your kids to exercise, then you better do it, too. Practice what you preach.

अगर आप अपने बच्चों के शारीरिक श्रम की हिदायत देते हैं, तो बेहतर है कि आप भी वैसा ही करें।

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Words with Silent Letter C


Ascend (असेन्ड)
Ascent (असेन्ट)
Conscience (कान्शन्स)
Conscious (कान्शस)
Crescent (क्रेसन्ट)
Descend (डिसेन्ड)
Disciple (डिसाइपल)
Muscle (मसल)

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Know the correct pronunciation


Bury - बेरी (दफनाना)
Breathe - ब्रीद (साँस लेना)
Breath - ब्रेथ (सांस)
Bowl - बोल (कटोरा/ प्याला)
Bargain - बार्गन (मोल-भाव करना)
Brochure - ब्रोशुर (विवरणिका)

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