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Definition of homograph

homograph

/ˈhɑːməɡræf/
hom · o · graph
Adverb:homographically
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Plural:homographs
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Adjective:homographic
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homograph Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Each of two or more words that are spelled the same way but differ in meaning or origin, and often in pronunciation.

Example

"The noun 'lead' (the metal) and the verb 'lead' (to guide) are classic examples of a homograph with different pronunciations."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'homophone' (words that sound the same) and 'homonym' (words that share both spelling and pronunciation, or broadly either); a homograph specifically shares the same spelling regardless of how it is pronounced.

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• Nearby Words

homogeneousness
homogenization
homogenize
homograph
homonym
homophobe
homophobia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Ancient Greek 'homographos', combining 'homos' (same) and 'graphein' (to write).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homograph. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homograph
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