A part of series on English Grammar
HOMOGRAPH
Homograph refers to a word that is spelt the same as another word but has a different meaning and pronunciation.
Homographs include:
Bow – pronounced to rhyme with ‘how’, a verb meaning ‘to bend the head or body as a sign of respect or in greetings’:
Bow – pronounced to rhyme with ‘low’, a noun meaning ‘a looped knot, a ribbon tied in this way’:
Lead – pronounced ‘leed’, a verb meaning ‘to show the way’:
Lead – pronounced ‘led’, a noun meaning ‘a type of greyish metal’:
Row, slough and sow are other important homographs.