: one of two or more words spelled alike but different in meaning or derivation or pronunciation (such as the bow of a ship, a bow and arrow)

Wound and wound are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. These word pairs are often misused words.

The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. We must polish the Polish furniture. He could lead if he would get the lead out.

There are two words written wound. They have no connection: they have different meanings, and they are pronounced differently. One is pronounced ‘wOOnd’ (IPA: /wuː nd/). This dates back to old Germanic, and exists both as a noun and a verb. The verb ‘to wound’ means ‘to inflict a wound’.

Say What? Understanding Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs

1. Homonyms. Definition: Words with same spelling, same pronunciation, different meaning.
2. Homophones. Definition: Words with same pronunciation, different spelling and meaning.
3. Homographs. Definition: Words with same spelling, different pronunciation and meaning.

2. votes. It’s a slang term that means she is really “cool” and “attractive”. Basically, the guy likes the girl and thinks she is a very fun person to be around.

In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the most commonly used noun form of “fly” was “fly girl” (a female who is good looking, “sexy”, and up to date with the latest African American street culture fashions and lingo. The term “fly guy” was used less often than fly girl. A fly guy was a male who was physically attractive.

1 : to move in or pass through the air with wings Birds and airplanes fly. 2 : to move through the air or before the wind Paper was flying in all directions. 3 : to float or cause to float, wave, or soar in the wind fly a kite fly a flag.