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1000 homophones will help you learn and understand
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Homophones Words List
Here is a huge list of homophone in english:

Few – Phew
Hair – Hare
Heal – Heel
Muscle – Mussel
Stake – Steak
Woe – Whoa
Ail – Ale
Braise – Brays
Buy – By
Canvas – Canvass
Foaled – Fold
Stationary – Stationery
Tail – Tale
Wait – Weight
Band – Banned
Boarder – Border
Feat – Feet
Him – Hymn
Miner – Minor
Pearl – Purl
Stare – Stair
We – Wee
Berth – Birth
Boy – Buoy
Holey – Holy
Knows – Nose
Plain – Plane
Rheum – Room
Tern – Turn
Aisle – Isle
Allowed – Aloud
Cheap – Cheep
Coign – Coin
Die – Dye

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Eery – Eyrie
Moat – Mote
Dew – Due
Faze – Phase
Flour – Flower
Locks – Lox
Peer – Pier
Sign – Sine
Sort – Sought
Waist – Waste
Baize – Bays
Bold – Bowled
Bridal – Bridle
Complement – Compliment
Find – Fined
Genes – Jeans
Hail – Hale
Tic – Tick
Ad – Add
Links – Lynx
Real – Reel
Sale – Sail
Tacks – Tax
Told – Tolled
Weal – We’ll
Coal – Kohl
Furs – Furze
He’d – Heed
Leach – Leech
Lead – Led
Road – Rode
Scene – Seen
Yaw – Yore
Braid – Brayed
Chord – Cord
Coarse – Course
In – Inn

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Key – Quay
Right – Write
Roe – Row
Cent – Scent
Check – Cheque
Cue – Kayo
Flea – Flee
Might – Mite
Some – Sum
Be – Bee
Ewe – Yew
Fair – Fare
Franc – Frank
Made – Maid
Swat – Swot
Bough – Bow
Crews – Cruise
Greave – Grieve
Jewel – Joule
Knew – New
Palate – Palette
Cede – Seed
Heroin – Heroine
Hour – Our
Mall – Maul
Rood – Rude
Tear – Tier
Born – Borne
Pascal – Paschal
Sea – See
Straight – Strait
Sun – Son
Tare – Tear
Wean – Ween
White – Wight
Bread – Bred
Gneiss – Nice

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Haw – Hoar
Knot – Not
Lac – Lack
Pea – Pee
Flair – Flare
Hoarse – Horse
Raw – Roar
Reek – Wreak
Rest – Wrest
Root – Route
Toad – Toed
Bard – Barred
Bark – Barque
Boar – Bore
Brae – Bray
Higher – Hire
Law – Lore
Sloe – Slow
Greys – Graze
Lade – Laid
Load – Lode
Meat – Meet
Medal – Meddle
Nigh – Nye
Pair – Pear
Whirled – World
Call – Caul
Creak – Creek
Curb – Herb
Knock – Nock
Lo – Low
Mean – Mien
Profit – Prophet
Whine – Wine
Discreet – Discrete
Gnaw – Nor
Hoard – Horde

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Loop – Loupe
Rung – Wrung
Wart – Wort
Wood – Would
Boos – Booze
Morning – Mourning
Pause – Paws
Spa – Spar
Stair – Stare
Wheald – Wheeled
Who’s – Whose
Auk – Orc
Gild – Guild
Hew – Hue
Review – Revue
Saw – Soar
Storey – Story
Throes – Throws
All – Awl
Ceiling – Sealing
Cite – Sight
Cousin – Cozen
Gorilla – Guerilla
Saver – Savour
Tide – Tied
Wax – Whacks
Accessary – Accessory
Complacent – Complaisant
Giro – Gyro
Idle – Idol
Pail – Pale
Read – Reed
For – Fore
Grate – Great
Know – No
Oar – Or
Their – There

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Wear – Where
Alms – Arms
Done – Dun
Galipot – Gallipot
Lessen – Lesson
Shake – Sheikh
Vial – Vile
Bitten – Bittern
Earn – Urn
Fate – Fête
Hangar – Hanger
Mind – Mined
Weather – Whether
Away – Aweigh
Ferrule – Ferule
Flew – Flu
Knave – Nave
Seam – Seem
Sew – So
War – Wore
Buyer – Byre
Dear – Deer
Foul – Fowl
Leak – Leek
Packs – Pax
Practice – Practise
Suite – Sweet
Warn – Worn
Baron – Barren
Cell – Sell
Lase – Laze
Lie – Lye
Rose – Rows
Side – Sighed
Vain – Vane
Aren’t – Aunt
Auger – Augur

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Bazaar – Bizarre
Cast – Caste
Douse – Dowse
Hear – Here
Spade – Spayed
Eye – I
Groan – Grown
Principal – Principle
Quarts – Quartz
Scull – Skull
Thyme – Time
Way – Weigh
Clack – Claque
Clew – Clue
Fay – Fey
Guessed – Guest
Place – Plaice
Plum – Plumb
Poof – Pouffe
Taught – Taut
Cent – Scent
Cereal – Serial
Deviser – Divisor
Faint – Feint
Lam – Lamb
Satire – Satyr
Shoe – Shoo
Shore – Sure
Desert – Dessert
It’s – Its
Peace – Piece
Rough – Ruff
Sauce – Source
Son – Sun
Watt – What
Weaver – Weever
Bloc – Block

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Meat – Meet
One – Won
Peak – Peek
Sane – Seine
Sear – Seer
Soar – Sore
Caw – Core
Close – Cloze
Knob – Nob
Liar – Lyre
Pi – Pie
Rye – Wry
Way – Weigh
Levee – Levy
Loan – Lone
Maize – Maze
Naval – Navel
Ring – Wring
Team – Teem
Threw – Through
Bail – Bale
Coo – Coup
Flaw – Floor
Hay – Hey
Indict – Indite
Mode – Mowed
Steal – Steel
Air – Heir
File – Phial
Laager – Lager
Nay – Neigh
Packed – Pact
Sink – Synch
Staid – Stayed
Ware – Wear
Billed – Build
Pleas – Please

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Right – Rite
Tough – Tuff
Which – Witch
Bean – Been
Beer – Bier
Rote – Wrote
Sole – Soul
Tor – Tore
Wet – Whet
Cops – Copse
Heard – Herd
Lay – Ley
Manna – Manner
Rouse – Rows
Sew – So
Vale – Veil
Cymbal – Symbol
Doe – Doh
Draft – Draught
Moor – More
Rain – Reign
Were – Whirr
Ante –
Ho – Hoe
Lain – Lane
Pain – Pane
Poor – Pour
Sight – Site
Base – Bass
Floe – Flow
Licker – Liquor
Pedal – Peddle
Pica – Pika
Fort – Fought
Main – Mane
Mantel – Mantle
Oh – Owe

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Pair – Pare
Roo – Roux
Awe – Oar
Bight – Bite
Brake – Break
Buy – By
Knead – Need
Mark – Marque
Maw – More
Meter – Metre
Beau – Bow
Fie – Phi
Metal – Mettle
None – Nun
Od – Odd
Te – Tea
Terce – Terse
Bur – Burr
Hart – Heart
Licence – License
Lieu – Loo
Mare – Mayor
Quean – Queen
Broach – Brooch
Faun – Fawn
Fizz – Phiz
Foreword – Forward
Sweet – Suite
Ball – Bawl
Bare – Bear
Dual – Duel
Fah – Far
Farther – Father
Knight – Night
To – Too
Weir – We’re
Caught – Court

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Dam – Damn
Mail – Male
Stile – Style
Wain – Wane
Wall – Waul
Ate – Eight
Board – Bored
For – Four
Friar – Fryer
Larva – Lava
Rode – Road
Whirl – Whorl
Choir – Quire
Gait – Gate
Gilt – Guilt
Pray – Prey
Retch – Wretch
Role – Roll
Yoke – Yolk
Calendar – Calender
Hi – High
See – Sea
Tuba – Tuber
Weak – Week
Me – Mi
Praise – Prays
Sic – Sick
Throne – Thrown
To – Too
Tole – Toll
Wail – Wale
Bel – Bell
Missed – Mist
Paten – Patten
Shear – Sheer
Flex – Flecks
Lea – Lee

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Loot – Lute
Marten – Martin
Ton – Tun
We’d – Weed
Bait – Bate
Caster – Castor
Forth – Fourth
Laps – Lapse
Waive – Wave
While – Wile
You’ll – Yule
Grisly – Grizzly
Peal – Peel
Pole – Poll
Stalk – Stork
Toe – Tow
Whig – Wig
Arc – Ark
But – Butt
Raise – Rays
Tire – Tyre
Whit – Wit
Fir – Fur
Gamble – Gambol
Ode – Owed
Rota – Rotor
Heal – Heel
Hole – Whole
Pawn – Porn
Rap – Wrap
There – Their
Altar – Alter
Aye – Eye
Beat – Beet
Brews – Bruise
Council – Counsel
Gays – Gaze

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 Hall – Haul
Axel – Axle
Bald – Bawled
Currant – Current
Marshal – Martial
Sail – Sale
Tale – Tail
Troop – Troupe
Blew – Blue
Censer – Censor
Climb – Clime
Freeze – Frieze
Gallop – Galop
Mask – Masque
Read – Red
Bay – Bey
Berry – Bury
Colonel – Kernel
Days – Daze
Knit – Nit
Lean – Lien
Moose – Mousse
Aural – Oral
Beach – Beech
Seas – Sees
Slay – Sleigh
Talk – Torque
Teas – Tease

Homophones with Meanings &

Sentences
Here is the A to Z list of homophones with meanings and
example sentences:

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 1. Accessary: (An accomplice) The thief’s accessary
was waiting in the car.
2. Accessory: (An additional item) She wore a
beautiful accessory with her dress.
3. Ad: (Advertisement) I saw an interesting ad in the
newspaper today.
4. Add: (To combine or join) Let’s add these numbers
to get the total.
5. Ail: (To suffer or be ill) Something seems to ail him
today.
6. Ale: (A type of beer) He ordered a pint of ale at the
pub.
7. Air: (The invisible gaseous substance) Fresh air is
vital for good health.
8. Heir: (A person legally entitled to property) The
prince was the heir to the throne.
9. Aisle: (A passage between rows) Please walk down
the aisle to your seat.
10. Isle: (An island) The isle looked stunning in the
sunlight.
11. All: (Everything) All the guests have arrived.
12. Awl: (A pointed tool) The cobbler used an awl for

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 the leather.
13. Allowed: (Permitted) Visitors are not allowed in
this area.
14. Aloud: (Out loud) She read the poem aloud to the
class.
15. Alms: (Money or food given to poor people) She
gave alms to the needy.
16. Arms: (Weapons or limbs) Soldiers took up arms
to defend the city.
17. Altar: (A sacred table in a church) They stood by the
altar to take their vows.
18. Alter: (To change) She decided to alter her plans.
19. Ante: (A stake put up in poker) He upped the ante
in the poker game.
20. Arc: (A part of the circumference of a circle) The
rainbow formed a perfect arc.
21. Ark: (A chest or vessel) Noah built an ark as per the
biblical tale.
22. Aren’t: (Are not) They aren’t going to the party.
23. Aunt: (The sister of one’s parent) My aunt is
visiting us next week.
24. Ate: (Past tense of eat) We ate dinner at 7 PM.
25. Eight: (The number after seven) There are eight
planets in the solar system.
26. Auger: (A tool for boring holes) He used an auger
to drill the wood.
27. Augur: (To predict) The signs augur well for the
future.
28. Auk: (A type of bird) The auk is known for its
diving ability.
29. Orc: (A mythical creature often depicted in fantasy
literature) The story featured a fearsome orc.
30. Aural: (Relating to the ear or hearing) She has a
keen aural sense for music.
31. Oral: (Spoken rather than written) The exam
includes an oral
32. Away: (Not here or to a distance) He is away on a

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 business trip.
33. Aweigh: (Referring to an anchor when it is lifted
from the seabed) Anchors aweigh, we’re setting
sail!
34. Awe: (A feeling of reverential respect) The grandeur
of the mountains filled him with awe.
35. Oar: (A tool used to row a boat) He lost an oar
while rowing.
36. Axel: (A jump in figure skating) The skater executed
a perfect axel.
37. Axle: (A rod or spindle passing through the center
of a wheel) The car’s axle broke during the race.
38. Aye: (Yes, used in voting) The captain said “aye” to
the proposal.
39. Eye: (The organ of vision) He has a sharp eye for
detail.
40. Bail: (A temporary release of an accused person) He
was released on bail.
41. Bale: (A large bundle) A bale of cotton weighed
heavily on the scale.
42. Bait: (Something used to entice fish or animals) He
put bait on the hook.
43. Bate: (To lessen or reduce) He waited with bated
44. Baize: (A green cloth) The baize on the pool table
was worn out.
45. Bays: (Inlets of the sea or voices of hounds) The
moonlight shimmered over the bays.
46. Bald: (Lacking hair) His bald head shone in the
sunlight.
47. Bawled: (Cried loudly) The child bawled for hours.

1. Ball: (a round object used in games) The children

kicked the ball around the park.
2. Bawl: (to cry loudly) She began to bawl after
hearing the sad news.
3. Band: (a group of musicians) The band played a
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 4. Banned: (forbidden) Smoking is banned in all
indoor public places.
5. Bard: (a poet, traditionally one reciting epics) The
ancient bard recited tales of heroism.
6. Barred: (prevented from entering) The door was
barred, keeping everyone out.
7. Bare: (uncovered) The walls of the room were bare
and devoid of decoration.
8. Bear: (to carry; also, a large mammal) It’s hard to
bear the weight of so many responsibilities.
9. Bark: (the sound a dog makes; also, the outer
covering of a tree) The dog’s bark echoed through
the silent night.
10. Barque: (a type of sailing ship) The old barque
rested at the harbor, telling stories of the sea.
11. Baron: (a rank of nobility) The baron owned vast
lands across the valley.
12. Barren: (not productive) The barren landscape
stretched for miles, with no sign of life.
13. Base: (the bottom support; also, not morally good)
The base of the statue was made of marble.
14. Bass: (a type of fish; also, the lowest male singing
voice) He caught a large bass during the fishing trip.
15. Bay: (a broad inlet of the sea) The ship sailed into
the calm waters of the bay.
16. Bey: (a Turkish title of respect) The bey was known
for his wisdom and fairness.
17. Bazaar: (a marketplace) The bazaar was bustling
with people looking for exotic goods.
18. Bizarre: (strange) The circus showcased the most
bizarre acts from around the world.
19. Be: (to exist) To be or not to be, that is the
question.
20. Bee: (an insect known for making honey) The bee
buzzed from flower to flower.
21. Beach: (a sandy shore) The beach was warm and
inviting under the summer sun.

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22. Beech: (a type of tree) The beech tree’s leaves
turned golden in autumn.
23. Bean: (a type of seed or vegetable) She added some
beans to the stew for extra protein.
24. Been: (past participle of “be”) I have been to Paris
twice.
25. Beat: (to defeat; also, a rhythmic pulse) The
drummer set the beat for the band.
26. Beet: (a root vegetable) She chopped up a beet for
the salad.
27. Beau: (a boyfriend or male admirer) Her beau
brought flowers to their date.
28. Bow: (to bend forward; also, the front of a ship) He
gave a bow after his performance.
29. Beer: (an alcoholic beverage made from grains) He
ordered a pint of beer at the pub.
30. Bier: (a stand on which a corpse or a coffin is
placed) The bier was carried through the streets in
the funeral procession.
31. Bel: (a unit of sound intensity) The engine’s roar
was measured in bels.
32. Bell: (a hollow instrument that makes a ringing
sound) The bell rang to signal the end of the class.
33. Berry: (a small, round fruit) She picked berries in
the forest.
34. Bury: (to place in the ground and cover) They
decided to bury the time capsule in the backyard.
35. Berth: (a bed on a ship or train; also, a space where
a vessel can be moored) He booked a berth on the
overnight train.
36. Birth: (the act or process of bearing or bringing
forth offspring) The birth of their first child was a
joyous event.
37. Bight: (a bend or curve in a coastline) The map
showed a large bight along the coast.
38. Bite: (to cut, wound, or tear with the teeth) Be
careful, the dog might bite.

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39. Billed: (charged) – The customer was billed for the
services rendered.
40. Build: (to construct) – They plan to build a new
house next year.
41. Bitten: (attacked with teeth) – She was bitten by a
stray dog.
42. Bittern: (a type of bird) – A bittern was spotted in
the marshlands.
43. Blew: (past tense of blow) – The wind blew strongly
last night.
44. Blue: (a color) – The sky is exceptionally blue today.
45. Bloc: (a group with a common purpose) – The trade
bloc agreed on new policies.
46. Block: (to obstruct) – The fallen tree block the road.
47. Boar: (a wild pig) – A wild boar was seen roaming
the forest.
48. Bore: (to make someone weary) – The long lecture
bore the students.
49. Board: (a flat piece of material) – She cut the
vegetables on a wooden board.
50. Bored: (feeling weary) – He was bored during the
long flight.
51. Boarder: (someone who receives meals and
lodging) – The new boarder moved in yesterday.
52. Border: (the edge or boundary) – The river forms
the natural border between the two countries.
53. Bold: (courageous or prominent) – Her bold ideas
impressed the committee.
54. Bowled: (played in a bowling game or threw a ball
in cricket) – He bowled a perfect strike in the last
frame.
55. Boos: (sounds of disapproval) The audience issued
boos at the end of the performance.
56. Booze: (alcoholic beverages) He indulged in too
much booze at the party last night.
57. Born: (past participle of bear) She was born in the
month of June.

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58. Borne: (carried or transported) The weight of
responsibility was borne by him alone.
59. Bough: (a branch of a tree) The bird perched on the
sturdy bough.
60. Bow: (to bend forward at the waist) He gave a
respectful bow to the king.
61. Boy: (young male) The boy ran excitedly towards
the playground.
62. Buoy: (a floating marker) The red buoy marked the
entrance to the harbor.
63. Brae: (a hillside) They had a picnic on the grassy
brae overlooking the valley.
64. Bray: (the cry of a donkey) The donkey let out a
loud bray early in the morning.
65. Braid: (a woven strip of material) She wore a
beautiful braid in her hair.
66. Brayed: (the past tense of bray) The donkey brayed
loudly in the field.
67. Braise: (to cook slowly in liquid) She decided to
braise the meat for dinner.
68. Brays: (the plural form of bray) The farm echoed
with the brays of the donkeys.
69. Brake: (a device for slowing or stopping motion) He
pressed the brake pedal to stop the car.
70. Break: (to separate into pieces) He needed a break
after working all day.
71. Bread: (a staple food made from flour) She made
delicious bread from scratch.
72. Bred: (past tense of breed) The dogs were bred for
their loyalty and intelligence.
73. Brews: (plural form of brew) They sampled
different brews at the beer festival.
74. Bruise: (a discoloration of the skin) She had a
purple bruise on her arm from the fall.
75. Bridal: (related to a wedding) The bridal party
walked down the aisle.
76. Bridle: (headgear for controlling a horse) She

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 gently adjusted the bridle on the horse.
77. Broach: (to bring up for discussion) He decided to
broach the topic during the meeting.
78. Brooch: (a decorative pin) She wore a stunning
brooch on her coat.
79. Bur: (a rough, prickly seed covering) The bur stuck
to his sweater after walking through the field.
80. Burr: (a rough edge or point) He smoothed out the
burr on the wood with sandpaper.
81. But: (used to introduce a contrast) She wanted to
go, but he preferred to stay home.
82. Butt: (the end part of something) He stubbed his
toe on the wooden butt of the bed.
83. Buy: (to purchase something) She decided to buy a
new dress for the party.
84. By: (next to or beside) The park is located by the
river.
85. Buy: (to purchase something) They plan to buy a
new car next month.
86. By: (next to or beside) He stood quietly by the door.
87. Buyer: (one who purchases) The buyer inspected
the house carefully before making an offer.
88. Byre: (a cowshed) The cows were kept in the byre
overnight.
89. Calendar: (a system of organizing days) She
marked the date on her calendar.
90. Calender: (to press and smooth fabric) She decided
to calender the cloth before sewing.
91. Call: (to summon or name) He decided to call his
friend to invite him over.
92. Caul: (a membrane enclosing a fetus) The baby was
born with a caul covering its head.
93. Canvas: (a sturdy fabric) He painted a beautiful
landscape on the canvas.
94. Canvass: (to solicit votes or opinions) He decided
to canvass the neighborhood for support.
95. Cast: (to throw or toss) She cast her fishing line into

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 the lake.
96. Caste: (a social class) The society was divided into
different castes.
97. Caster: (a small wheel) The chair had caster wheels
for easy mobility.
98. Castor: (a brownish, oily substance) Castor oil is
used for various medicinal purposes.
99. Caught: (past tense of catch) He caught the ball
with one hand.
100. Court: (a place where legal proceedings occur) They
went to court to settle the dispute.
101. Caw: (the cry of a crow) The caw of the crow echoed
through the forest.
102. Core: (the central part of something) She sliced the
apple, removing the core.
103. Cede: (to surrender or give up) The country agreed
to cede control of the territory.
104. Seed: (a small reproductive unit) She planted the
seeds in the garden.
105. Ceiling: (the upper interior surface of a room) The
ceiling of the cathedral was decorated with intricate
designs.
106. Sealing: (closing or making something airtight) She
applied a layer of sealing wax to the envelope.
107. Cell: (a small room) He spent the night in a cold,
damp cell.
108. Sell: (to exchange for money) He decided to sell his
old car and buy a new one.
109. Censer: (a container for burning incense) The
priest swung the censer during the religious
ceremony.
110. Censor: (to suppress or remove objectionable
content) The government decided to censor the film
for its controversial scenes.
111. Creak: (squeaky sound) The old door creaked
loudly.
112. Creek: (small stream) We went fishing in the creek.

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113. Crews: (groups of people) The film crew arrived
early.
114. Cruise: (travel by ship) They planned to cruise the
Caribbean.
115. Cue: (signal) He took it as a cue to leave.
116. Kayo: (knockout in boxing) The boxer delivered a
swift kayo.
117. Curb: (restrain) She tried to curb her enthusiasm.
118. Herb: (plant used for flavor) Add some fresh herb
to the sauce.
119. Currant: (small dried fruit) The currant muffins
smelled delicious.
120. Current: (flow of water) Be careful of the strong
current.
121. Cymbal: (percussion instrument) He played the
cymbal in the band.
122. Symbol: (representation) The dove is a symbol of
peace.
123. Dam: (barrier to water) They built a dam to control
flooding.
124. Damn: (curse) He muttered a curse under his
breath.
125. Days: (period of time) Those were the best days of
my life.
126. Daze: (confusion) She wandered around in a daze.
127. Dear: (beloved) My dear friend, I miss you.
128. Deer: (animal) We spotted a deer in the woods.
129. Desert: (arid land) The Sahara is a vast desert.
130. Dessert: (sweet course) Save room for dessert after
dinner.
131. Deviser: (planner) She was the chief deviser of the
project.
132. Divisor: (number) Six is a divisor of twelve.
133. Dew: (moisture) The morning dew glistened on the
grass.
134. Due: (owed) Payment is due by the end of the
month.

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135. Die: (cube with numbers) Roll the die to see who
goes first.
136. Dye: (coloring substance) She decided to dye her
hair red.
137. Discreet: (prudent) She was discreet about her
plans.
138. Discrete: (separate) The tasks were broken into
discrete steps.
139. Doe: (female deer) We saw a doe and her fawn in
the forest.
140. Doh: (exclamation) Doh! I forgot my keys again.
141. Done: (finished) The dishes are done, finally.
142. Dun: (dull brown color) The walls were painted in a
dull dun.
143. Douse: (extinguish) He doused the fire with water.
144. Dowse: (search for water) They used a stick to
dowse for water.
145. Draft: (preliminary version) Please review the draft
before submitting.
146. Draught: (current of air) Close the window, there’s
a draught.
147. Dual: (double) He held dual citizenship.
148. Duel: (combat between two) They decided to settle
it with a duel.
149. Earn: (gain) She worked hard to earn a promotion.
150. Urn: (vessel for ashes) The ashes were placed in an
urn.
151. Eery: (unsettling) The abandoned house had an
eery feel.
152. Eyrie: (eagle’s nest) The eagles nested high in the
eyrie.
153. Ewe: (female sheep) The ewe grazed peacefully in
the field.
154. Yew: (type of tree) The fence was made of yew
wood.
155. Eye: (organ of sight) She winked her eye
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156. I: (self) I am going to the store.
157. Fah: (musical note) She sang the fah with perfect
pitch.
158. Far: (distant) The house is far from the city.
159. Faint: (weak) She felt faint from the heat.
160. Feint: (pretend) He made a feint to the left before
striking.
161. Fair: (just) It’s not fair that she gets special
treatment.
162. Fare: (cost of transportation) What’s the fare for the
bus ride?
163. Farther: (more distant) The store is farther than I
thought.
164. Father: (parent) My father taught me to ride a bike.
165. Fate: (destiny) It seems like fate brought us
together.
166. Fête: (celebration) We’re having a fête for his
birthday.
167. Faun: (mythological creature) The faun frolicked in
the forest.
168. Fawn: (young deer) The fawn stumbled after its
mother.
169. Fay: (fairy) The fay granted her a wish.
170. Fey: (visionary) She had a fey look in her eyes.
171. Faze: (disturb) The noise didn’t faze her
concentration.
172. Phase: (stage) We’re in the planning phase of the
project.
173. Feat: (achievement) Climbing Mount Everest is a
remarkable feat.
174. Feet: (plural of foot) He stood firmly on his feet.
175. Ferrule: (metal band) The ferrule held the pencil’s
eraser.
176. Ferule: (rod used for punishment) The teacher
tapped the desk with the ferule.
177. Few: (not many) There were few people at the party.
178. Phew: (expression of relief) Phew, that was a close

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 call!
179. Fie: (expression of disgust) Fie upon your lies!
180. Phi: (Greek letter) The equation involved the use of
phi.
181. File: (document) He organized the papers in the file.
182. Phial: (small bottle) The medicine was stored in a
phial.
183. Find: (discover) Did you find your keys yet?
184. Fined: (charged a penalty) He was fined for
speeding.
185. Fir: (type of tree) The cabin was built from fir wood.
186. Fur: (animal coat) She wore a coat trimmed with
fur.
187. Fizz: (bubbling sound) The soda began to fizz when
opened.
188. Phiz: (face) He had a distinctive phiz.
189. Flair: (style) She had a flair for fashion.
190. Flare: (burst of light) The flare lit up the night sky.
191. Flaw: (defect) There was a flaw in the plan.
192. Floor: (ground level) She swept the floor clean.
193. Flea: (tiny insect) The dog scratched at a flea.
194. Flee: (run away) They had to flee from danger.
195. Flew: (past tense of fly) The bird flew gracefully.
196. Flu: (illness) He caught the flu and had to stay
home.
197. Flex: (bend) He could flex his muscles easily.
198. Flecks: (small specks) There were golden flecks in
the paint.
199. Floe: (floating ice) The polar bear rested on a large
floe.
200. Flow: (movement) The river had a gentle flow.
201. Flour: (powdered grain) She sifted flour for the
cake.
202. Flower: (blossom) The flower bloomed in the
spring.
203. Foaled: (gave birth) The mare foaled a beautiful
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204. Fold: (crease) He carefully folded the letter.
205. For: (in favor of) I’m rooting for you!
206. Fore: (front) The ship’s bow is located fore.
207. For: (conjunction) She likes ice cream, for it’s cold.
208. Four: (number) There are four seasons in a year.
209. Foreword: (introductory note) The author wrote a
foreword for the book.
210. Forward: (in the front direction) He stepped
forward to speak.
211. Fort: (stronghold) They built a fort to defend the
town.
212. Fought: (past tense of fight) They fought bravely in
battle.
213. Forth: (forward) He marched forth with
determination.
214. Fourth: (ordinal number) He finished fourth in the
race.
215. Foul: (unfair) It’s foul play to cheat like that.
216. Fowl: (bird) Chickens are a type of fowl.
217. Franc: (currency) She exchanged dollars for francs.
218. Frank: (honest) He was always frank about his
feelings.
219. Freeze: (solidify) The water will freeze if it gets cold
enough.
220. Frieze: (decorative band) The frieze depicted scenes
from history.
221. Friar: (monk) The friar tended to the monastery
garden.
222. Fryer: (cooking appliance) They cooked the chicken
in the fryer.
223. Furs: (animal skins) She wore furs to keep warm in
winter.
224. Furze: (shrub) The path was lined with furze
bushes.
225. Gait: (manner of walking) His gait was steady and
determined.
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227. Galipot: (resin) The galipot was used in making
varnish.
228. Gallipot: (small pot) The ointment was stored in a
gallipot.
229. Gallop: (fast horse gait) The horse began to gallop
across the field.
230. Galop: (dance) They danced the galop with grace.
231. Gamble: (bet) He liked to gamble at the casino.
232. Gambol: (leap playfully) The lambs would gambol
in the meadow.
233. Gays: (homosexuals) The parade celebrated pride
among gays.
234. Gaze: (look steadily) She gazed out at the horizon.
235. Genes: (genetic material) Her genes determined her
eye color.
236. Jeans: (clothing) He wore his favorite jeans to the
party.
237. Gild: (cover with gold) They would gild the frame of
the painting.
238. Guild: (association) He joined the blacksmiths’
guild.
239. Gilt: (young female pig) The gilt squealed loudly.
240. Guilt: (remorse) He felt guilt for his actions.
241. Giro: (bank transfer) She arranged a giro payment.
242. Gyro: (spinning device) The gyro stabilized the
helicopter.
243. Hail: (frozen precipitation) Hail fell during the
storm.
244. Hale: (healthy) Despite his age, he was hale and
hearty.
245. Hair: (strand on the head) She brushed her hair
before bed.
246. Hare: (fast mammal) The hare raced across the
field.
247. Hall: (large room) The wedding reception was held
in the hall.
248. Haul: (pull or drag) They had to haul the heavy

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 boxes upstairs.
249. Hangar: (storage for aircraft) The airplane was
stored in the hangar.
250. Hanger: (clothing hook) She hung her coat on the
hanger.
251. Hart: (male deer) We spotted a magnificent hart in
the forest.
252. Heart: (organ) His heart beat faster with
excitement.
253. Hour: (unit of time) We’ll meet in an hour.
254. Our: (belonging to us) This is our house.
255. Idle: (inactive) He sat idle, waiting for the phone to
ring.
256. Idol: (object of worship) She adored her favorite
pop idol.
257. In: (inside) He left his keys in the house.
258. Inn: (lodging establishment) They stayed at a cozy
inn.
259. Indict: (accuse formally) The grand jury chose to
indict the suspect.
260. Indite: (compose) She loved to indite poetry in her
spare time.
261. It’s: (contraction of “it is”) It’s raining outside.
262. Its: (belonging to it) The dog wagged its tail happily.
263. Jewel: (precious stone) She wore a diamond jewel
around her neck.
264. Joule: (unit of energy) The light bulb consumed 60
joules of energy.
265. Key: (device for opening) He inserted the key into
the lock.
266. Quay: (wharf) The boats were moored at the quay.
267. Knave: (rogue) The knave stole the queen’s jewels.
268. Nave: (central part of a church) The nave of the
cathedral was impressive.
269. Knead: (work dough) She kneaded the dough to
make bread.
270. Need: (requirement) He fulfilled his need for

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 adventure.
271. Knew: (past tense of “know”) She knew the answer
to the question.
272. New: (recently made) They bought a new car.
273. Knight: (medieval warrior) The knight rode into
battle.
274. Night: (period of darkness) The stars shone brightly
in the night sky.
275. Knit: (create fabric by interlocking loops) She knit a
scarf for her friend.
276. Nit: (egg of a louse) The teacher checked for nits in
the student’s hair.
277. Knob: (rounded handle) She turned the knob to
open the door.
278. Nob: (wealthy person) The nob enjoyed a life of
luxury.
279. Knock: (strike a surface) He heard a knock at the
door.
280. Nock: (groove in an arrow) He placed the arrow on
the nock of the bow.
281. Knot: (tangled) She untied the knot in the rope.
282. Not: (negation) It’s not raining today.
283. Know: (be aware) I know the answer to that
question.
284. No: (negative response) The answer is no.
285. Knows: (is aware) She knows how to solve the
puzzle.
286. Nose: (facial feature) He touched his nose with his
finger.
287. Laager: (defensive circle of wagons) The settlers
formed a laager for protection.
288. Lager: (type of beer) He ordered a pint of lager at
the pub.
289. Lac: (resinous substance) The lac was used to polish
the wood.
290. Lack: (absence) There was a lack of evidence in the
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291. Lade: (load) They lade the cargo onto the ship.
292. Laid: (past tense of “lay”) She laid the book on the
table.
293. Lain: (past participle of “lie”) The cat had lain in the
sun all day.
294. Lane: (narrow road) They walked down the country
lane.
295. Muscle: (tissue for movement) His muscles bulged
as he lifted the weight.
296. Mussel: (shellfish) They collected mussels from the
rocks.
297. Naval: (relating to the navy) He served in the naval
academy.
298. Navel: (belly button) He had a piercing in his navel.
299. Nay: (negative response) His answer was a firm nay.
300. Neigh: (sound a horse makes) The horse let out a
loud neigh.
301. Nigh: (near) The end of the journey was nigh.
302. Nye: (evening) We’ll meet at the party on New
Year’s Nye.
303. None: (not any) None of the apples were ripe.
304. Nun: (female religious) The nun prayed quietly in
the chapel.
305. Oar: (rowing tool) He paddled the boat with an oar.
306. Or: (alternative) You can have tea or coffee.
307. Od: (unpleasant scent) The room had an unpleasant
od.
308. Odd: (unusual) It’s odd to see him out of uniform.
309. Ode: (poetic tribute) She wrote an ode to nature.
310. Owed: (owed) The billowed had to be paid by
Friday.
311. Oh: (exclamation) Oh, I see what you mean now.
312. Owe: (be obligated) I owe you a debt of gratitude.
313. One: (single) There is only one slice of cake left.
314. Won: (victory) She won the race by a narrow
margin.
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 trip.
316. Pact: (agreement) They made a pact to always be
friends.
317. Packs: (groups) The wolves travel in packs.
318. Pax: (peace) They signed a treaty to ensure pax.
319. Pail: (bucket) He carried water in a metal pail.
320. Pale: (light color) Her face turned pale with fright.
321. Pain: (discomfort) He winced in pain as he stood
up.
322. Pane: (window glass) The pane of glass shattered.
323. Pair: (two of a kind) They bought a pair of shoes.
324. Pare: (trim) She used a knife to pare the apple.
325. Pair: (two of a kind) They make a lovely pair.
326. Pear: (fruit) The pear tree was laden with fruit.
327. Rose: (flower) She received a bouquet of roses.
328. Rows: (lines) The corn grows in neat rows.
329. Rota: (schedule) Check the rota for your shifts.
330. Rotor: (rotating part) The helicopter’s rotor spun.
331. Rote: (memorization) She learned the poem by rote.
332. Wrote: (written) She wrote a letter to her friend.
333. Rough: (uneven) His hands were rough from hard
work.
334. Ruff: (collar) The dog wore a fluffy ruff.
335. Rouse: (awaken) He tried to rouse her from sleep.
336. Rows: (lines) The children sat in neat rows.
337. Rung: (step on ladder) He climbed up another rung.
338. Wrung: (twisted) She wrung out the wet towel.
339. Rye: (grain) Rye bread is dense and flavorful.
340. Wry: (ironic) He gave a wry smile at the joke.
341. Sail: (boat propulsion) They set sail for the open
sea.
342. Sale: (discount event) There’s a sale at the mall
today.
343. Sale: (discount event) The store announced a sale.
344. Sail: (boat propulsion) The yacht unfurled its sail.
345. Sane: (rational) He seemed perfectly sane to me.
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347. Satire: (humorous criticism) The cartoon was a
satire on politics.
348. Satyr: (mythological creature) He dressed as a satyr
for Halloween.
349. Sauce: (condiment) Pass the sauce for the pasta,
please.
350. Source: (origin) They traced the pollution to its
source.
351. Saver: (one who saves) She’s a diligent saver of
money.
352. Savour: (enjoy) Take a moment to savour the
flavor.
353. Saw: (cutting tool) He used a saw to cut the wood.
354. Soar: (fly high) The eagle soared above the
mountains.
355. Scene: (setting) The crime scene was carefully
analyzed.
356. Seen: (perceived) She was seen leaving the building.
357. Told: (informed) He told us an interesting story.
358. Tolled: (rang) The church bells tolled at midnight.
359. Tole: (painted metalware) She collected antique tole
trays.
360. Toll: (fee) They paid the toll to cross the bridge.
361. Ton: (weight measurement) He lifted a ton of
bricks.
362. Tun: (large cask) The wine was stored in a tun.
363. Tor: (rocky hill) They climbed the tor for a better
view.
364. Tore: (past tense of tear) She tore the paper in
frustration.
365. Tough: (strong) It was a tough decision to make.
366. Tuff: (type of rock) The cliffs were made of tuff.
367. Troop: (group of soldiers) The troop marched in
formation.
368. Troupe: (group of performers) The troupe put on a
fantastic show.
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 the band.
370. Tuber: (potato, etc.) The potato is a tuber.
371. Vain: (conceited) She was vain about her
appearance.
372. Vane: (weathercock) The vane pointed north.
373. Vale: (valley) They hiked through the picturesque
vale.
374. Veil: (covering) She wore a veil over her face.
375. Vial: (small bottle) The vial contained a clear liquid.
376. Vile: (disgusting) His behavior was vile.
377. Wail: (loud cry) The baby’s wail could be heard
throughout the house.
378. Wale: (raised mark) The fabric had a wale pattern.
379. Wain: (wagon) The wain was loaded with hay.
380. Wane: (decrease) The moon began to wane in the
sky.
381. Waist: (part of the body) She tied a belt around her
waist.
382. Waste: (unused or spoiled) Don’t waste food.
383. Wait: (pause) Please wait for me.
384. Weight: (heaviness) The weight of the package was
too much to carry.
385. Wight: (person) A wight approached them in the
dark.
386. Who’s: (contraction of “who is”) Who’s going to the
party?
387. Whose: (possessive form of “who”) Whose book is
this?
388. Woe: (sorrow) She expressed her woe over the loss.
389. Whoa: (stop command) Whoa, slow down!
390. Wood: (material from trees) The table was made of
wood.
391. Would: (conditional verb) He would like some tea,
please.
392. Yaw: (deviate from course) The boat began to yaw
in the rough sea.
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394. Yoke: (harness for oxen) The oxen wore a yoke.
395. Yolk: (yellow part of an egg) She separated the egg
white from the yolk.
396. You’ll: (contraction of “you will”) You’ll enjoy the
movie.
397. Yule: (Christmas season) They decorated the house
for Yule.

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