Posted December 22, 200519 yr There are some words in the English language, in groups of three, that can be spelt differently, sound the same, but have different meanings. Can anyone add to these as I need some more for a quiz I am doing! too two to buy bye by ewe you yew way weigh whey rain reign rein
December 22, 200519 yr Homonyms. their they're there where wear piece peace than then (kind of iffy, but everyone uses the wrong form) it's its (people always use the wrong form) a side note: "a lot" is two words. "alot" isn't a word (and it bugs me when I see it). "allot" is a word, but it means something else.
December 22, 200519 yr Sorry I got brain ache whilst trying to think, so I just googled it instead. This one was top of the list: http://www.cooper.com/alan/homonym_list.html
December 23, 200519 yr do, dew be, bee Why am I reminded of Frank Sinatra? awed,odd rap, wrap rapt, wrapped air, heir fare, fair
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