Do you know the difference between synonyms and homonyms? I don’t. And it’s not for lack of trying. I’ve read up on the subject multiple times. I’ve even reported what I’ve learned, writing here and ...

Let’s home in on homonyms – two words that are identical in spelling and sound but have different origins and meanings. For instance, the “bear” that refers to an animal is a homonym of the “bear” ...

Everyone knows what synonyms and antonyms are (and just in case you don't, synonyms are words that mean the same thing as another word, and antonyms are words that mean the opposite). But do you know ...

China’s popular social media platform Weibo is cracking down on the use of homonyms and deliberately misspelt words to evade the country’s strict online censorship. The Twitter-like service said in a ...

"Do you believe my tears can tear up the world?" Well, if you are a native English speaker, you probably feel nothing special about this sentence. An English learner however must contend with the two ...

Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

Let's take a look at these three terms - homophones, homographs or homonyms - and find out their meaning because they affect us in one way or another. Read on to learn more! Homophones are words that ...

For most of us, English is still a challenge. With all its irregularities, exceptions and rules, English is a very difficult language to master. With that in mind, rediff.com presents our English ...