Good aftenoon, guys! As in Spanish, in the English language there are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings based on the context in which it is used; these are called homonymous.
bark = ladrido I reconize the sound of my dog´s bark.
sink = hundirse Wood floats in water, but a metal hammer would sink.
| bark = corteza The bark protects the outside of the tree. |
sink = fregadero, pila, lavabo The faucet in the kitchen sink is dripping.
watch = observar The boys like to watch TV.
watch = reloj de pulsera He checked for the time on the watch he wore.
rock = balancearse I rock the baby by moving her back and forth.
rock = roca A boulder is a large rock than a pebble.
park = parque I will go to the parkto have a picnic.
park = aparcar Mom will park the car in the driveway.
To further I invite you to read the articles section in Spellingcity.com or by clicking here. However, I leave a list with 30 of these words. See you soon, bye!
string - noun
a thick thread or cord
string - verb
to connect as in making a line
fight - noun
a battle or combat
fight - verb
to carry on or maintain
track - noun
1.) evidence left by an animal 2.) a guide rail for a train
track - verb
to hunt down
point - noun
1.) a sharp edge 2.) a particular purpose
point - verb
to aim
spring - noun
1.) a coil 2.) the season after winter
spring - verb
to jump or move upwards
place - noun
a particular area
place - verb
to arrange or put down
swing - noun
1.) an object that you set on that goes back and forth 2.) a style of dance
swing - verb
to move back and forth
paint - noun
a liquid that covers up things
paint - verb
to coat, cover, or decorate
block - noun
1.) a wooden piece usually cut into square or rectangle 2.) a stop of an opponent from coming toward you in sports
block - verb
to stop or prohibit from going
dress - noun
1.) a formal piece of clothing for girls 2.) clothing
dress - verb
to put clothing upon
board - noun
1.) a piece of wood cut into a long strip 2.) daily meals
board - verb
to get on a train, plane, boat, etc.
raise - noun
increase in the amount of money for a job
raise - verb
to lift up or increase something
picture - noun
a photograph or illustration
picture - verb
to imagine or see in ones mind
shovel - noun
a tool used to dig up dirt
shovel - verb
to remove from the ground with a tool
dream - noun
1.) images of thoughts while sleeping 2.) a goal or aspiration
dream - verb
to see or imagine
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