It's been forever since we explored some words that sound the same but have different spellings or meanings. Let's start with "bear" and "bare." To bear something is to endure it or carry it. You can ...

Homophones and homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Homonyms are words that are pronounced and spelt the same way but have different meanings. Like the word, ‘wear’. You ...

Hello Sokhom. Thank you for your question concerning two terms connected to pronunciation and spelling, namely homophones and homonyms. I'll start with homophones. These are words which have the same ...

'Doctor! I think I’m shrinking. I’m getting smaller!' 'Well, first you will have to calm down and learn to be a little patient.' A question from Sokhom in Cambodia: What is the difference between a ...