| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 12:27:11
This should be fun...
There
Their
They're
These words are "homonymous" and sound the same. The catch is that they have different meanings and uses:
There:
Adverb - At or in that place: "Sit over there."
Pronoun - Used to introduce a clause or sentence: "There are numerous items."
Adjective - Used especially for emphasis after the demonstrative pronoun that or those, or after a noun modified by the demonstrative adjective that or those: "That person there ought to know the directions to town."
Noun - That place or point: "He stopped and went on from there."
Interjection - Used to express feelings such as relief, satisfaction, sympathy, or anger: "There, now I can have some peace!"
Their (The possesive form of "they"):
Adjective - Used as a modifier before a noun: "Their accomplishments; their home town."
They're:
This is simply a contraction of they are.
Other forms of homonymous words include:
Your
You're
Feet
Feat
Sun
Son
Blew
Blue
Okay, now to the "game"...How many homonymous words can you think of? I've only listed 5 groups and there are many, many more.
Woo..fun.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic
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| shineoftheever |
Posted - 09/13/2004 : 13:27:05
coy
koi |
| cassandra is |
Posted - 09/13/2004 : 08:29:26
Whole
Hole
Write
Right
Wring
Ring |
| Coldheartofstone |
Posted - 08/20/2004 : 12:52:14
I figure I should leave that to the people that know a thing or two abOOt the whole YOUR situation...
no
know
"Don't think that sticking your boobs out and trying to look fuckable will help. Remember you're in a rock and roll band. It's not "fuck me," it's "fuck you!"-Chrissie Hynde |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 16:10:48
hey COS, don't you think you should have listed
you're
your
yore
???
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| Coldheartofstone |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 14:04:12
Butt
But
meet
meat
wail
whale
plain
plane
"Don't think that sticking your boobs out and trying to look fuckable will help. Remember you're in a rock and roll band. It's not "fuck me," it's "fuck you!"-Chrissie Hynde |
| ramona |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 13:14:25
Also,
vain
veign
chews
choose
bazarre
bizarre
bust
bussed
cruise
crews
cruse
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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| ramona |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 13:10:52
quote:
Originally posted by TheCroutonFuton
Ramona, Carolynanna already brought polysemous words up. (Spelled the same but have different meanings.) And we aren't heading that way...
Only one of my words was spelled the same. Sheesh.
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 12:21:38
brane
brain
A mouse in a trap takes a long time to realize he’s in a trap. After that something in him never stops trembling. -John Berger |
| darwin |
Posted - 08/19/2004 : 12:06:26
medal
meddle
metal
mettle |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 16:20:37
it was! so fun I almost peed!
pee
pea
 I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 16:18:28
Ooh, very nice with the "rein"! Had to look it up to figure out that it was "restrain" and a thing for saddles. Very nice. I can add "reign" to that, too. Another 3 word group, fun stuff.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 15:55:45
pain
pane
rain
rein
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 15:25:33
quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
wear
where
Ware
(another) wear (sorry)
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 14:17:10
forwards
four words
sum
some
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 14:00:37
mayor/mere/mare |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:56:21
Udder
Utter
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:44:06
Ramona, Carolynanna already brought polysemous words up. (Spelled the same but have different meanings.) And we aren't heading that way...
Sorry...
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| ramona |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:42:15
Dye
Die
Hi
High
Live (both the opposite of dead and in terms of a concert)
Site
Sight
Might
Mite
Byte
Bite
Beat
Beet
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:34:33
Hey
Hay
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:30:00
whine
wine
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:17:38
See
Sea
Wet
Whet
Sick
Sic
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| apl4eris |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:16:05
Been seeing this one a bunch lately:
wear
where
also:
deer
dear
"here here" or "hear hear"
Frisbeetarianism (n.), the belief that, when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck there. |
| darwin |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:14:04
quote:
Originally posted by TheCroutonFuton
Tyme? Is that another British word like "tyre"? Or do you mean the herb? Thyme?
I'm not being sarcastic..I'm genuinely intrigued.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic
I meant the herb  |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:13:53
Ooh, I've got one:
Lime
Lyme
Hohoho, hehehe, hahaha.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:13:21
fun and informative!
well... informative
( )
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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| shineoftheever |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:12:57
darwin - do you mean thyme?
red
read
whale
wail
stake
steak
 "tk-tk-tka-chk-ch-tk-tttt-whaaa-chk-tk-tk" |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:11:39
Tyme? Is that another British word like "tyre"? Or do you mean the herb? Thyme?
I'm not being sarcastic..I'm genuinely intrigued.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| darwin |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:09:20
steak
stake
pie
pi
time
tyme |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:08:31
I didn't want to look silly crouton  .
You're pretty clever for 16, I'll tell ya that much.
Kok, we have a game of musical trivial pursuit going on in pong.
I'm just about to post a new question. |
| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:03:59
(I'm really hoping that this thread helps people use the correct words...It is a major pet-peeve of mine and everyone can benefit..yaaay..)
Hoarse
Horse
In
Inn
Coarse
Course
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| pfeffa |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 13:02:01
redo...redeux (ha ha see that other thread) |
| The King Of Karaoke |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 12:59:34
dinner
supper
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| The King Of Karaoke |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 12:58:58
soon
monsoon
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If you have you will never forget that moment!
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| TheCroutonFuton |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 12:58:49
Well, since son/sun and air/heir are..you know...homonymous..let's just stick to that for now.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
| The King Of Karaoke |
Posted - 08/18/2004 : 12:58:10
Wait! I think I get it
Hand
Handy
Handyman
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