Getting To Know Homonyns I

While we are still in the ambience VS ambiance fighting mood ... both words sound the same, mean the same, and are pronounced differently because of the vowel they use.
There is another group of words with the same spelling and almost identical pronunciation (they sound the same) but their meaning differs.

To cut it short, it sounds and spells alike but has different meanings. They are sometimes called multiple-meaning words ... and we term it as HOMONYMS.

The best way to use homonyms correctly is to have cognizance and awareness of their meanings & their pronunciation. We need to know how to spell them right and say each word properly to ensure our readers understand. You can also use context clues to help you figure out the meaning of a word in a particular sentence.

The rule of thumb for remembering these words is based on three factors: spelling, pronunciation, and meaning.

Examples:

Bat (animal) / Bat (sports equipment)
Bank (financial institution) / Bank (river bank)
Rose (flower) / Rose (past tense of rise)
Bark (dog sound) / Bark (tree covering)
Can - (ability to do something) / Can (metal container)
Quail (the bird) /Quail (to cringe)
Bright (intelligent) / bright (brilliant)
Fly (the insect) / Fly (to glide or soar)
Right (opposite of left) / Right (correct)
Address (location) / Address (to speak about some concerns)

There are a lot more examples out there ... if you want to share a homonym ... you can share it in the comment section.