Simple Definition:
Homonyms are words that either sound the same, or are spelled the same, but have different meanings.
Examples:
- “Bat” can mean a wooden stick used in sports or a flying mammal. [A bat used in sports or a flying animal]
- “Bank” can mean a financial institution or the side of a river. [A place where you keep your money or the side of a river]
Very Simple Definition:
Homonyms are words that sound the same (or are written the same way) but mean different things.
Examples:
- “Bat” can mean a sports tool or a type of animal.
- “Bank” can mean a place where you keep your money or the side of a river.