Homographs – words that are written the same (tear as in rip, tear as in crying) but sound different

Now we know that

homo = THE SAME

all we have to remember is that:

Graph = WRITTEN

Joined up, this gives:

Homograph is a word that is written he same but sounds different

A homograph is written different but sounds the same

Graph paper can be used for writing.

Relate graph paper to writing

Here are some homograph examples in sentences:

Samantha was content with the content of her revised essay.

The soldier made up his mind to desert as the unit marched through the desert.

The nurse wound the bandage around the patient’s wound.