Transcript Multiple Meaning Words

Homophones
past-passed
see-sea
one-won
by-buy
Clue
The spelling of
the word tells
you the
correct
meaning.
You can use a
dictionary to
confirm the
meaning.
Homographs
live- having
life
live- to make
one’s home
Tear- a drop
that comes
from the eye
when crying
Tear- to rip
Clue
Use context, or the
way the word is
used in a sentence,
to figure out the
correct
pronunciation and
meaning.
Other
MultipleMeaning
Words
right- “a
direction” or
“correct”
run- “to go
faster than
walking” or “a
tear in
material”
Clue
Use context, or the
words and sentences
surrounding the
word, to figure out
the correct
meaning.