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Homographs, on the other hand, are words that are spelled the same but can have different pronunciations (sow as in pig and sow as in seeds).

Homographs work as nouns and verbs. Are they always modulated by punctuations? Not necessarily, as in the case of the word ‘bear’. (1) bear (n) is an omnivorous animal, (2) bear (v) highlights ...