Homonyms is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation but has different meanings, and today we're going to listen to the pronunciation, meaning, and example sentences in the last third session.
21. Seal: Pronunciation: /sil/
Meaning 1: A marine mammal with flippers and a sleek body.
Example sentence: We spotted seals sunbathing on the rocks.
Meaning 2: To close or secure tightly with a device or substance.
Example sentence: Please seal the envelope before sending the letter.
22. Rose: Pronunciation: /roʊz/
Meaning 1: A type of flowering plant with fragrant petals.
Example sentence: She received a bouquet of roses for her birthday.
Meaning 2: The past tense of the verb "rise," meaning to get up or stand up.
Example sentence: He rose from his chair and walked towards the door.
23. Tire: Pronunciation: /taɪər/
Meaning 1: A rubber covering filled with air, fitted around a wheel of a vehicle.
Example sentence: I need to replace the worn-out tire on my car.
Meaning 2: To become exhausted or weary.
Example sentence: After a long day at work, I feel tired and need to rest.
24. Bowl: Pronunciation: /boʊl/
Meaning 1: A round container used for holding food or liquids.
Example sentence: She served soup in a ceramic bowl.
Meaning 2: To participate in the sport of bowling.
Example sentence: We decided to go bowling for our weekend activity.
25. Jam /dʒæm/
Meaning: A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar.
Example sentence: I enjoy having jam on my toast in the morning.
Meaning: To become stuck or blocked.
Example sentence: The traffic jam caused a delay in reaching the destination.
26. Sole /soʊl/
Meaning: (noun)The undersurface of a person's foot.
Example sentence: She could feel the sand between her toes as she walked barefoot along the shore, her soles touching the ground.
Meaning: (adjective) Being the only one of its kind.
Example sentence: He is the sole survivor of the accident.
27. Wave /weɪv/
Meaning: (noun) A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.
Example sentence: They watched the waves crashing against the rocks.
Meaning: (verb) To move one's hand back and forth in a gesture of greeting or farewell.
Example sentence: She waved goodbye as the train pulled away.
28. Rock /rɒk/
Meaning: A solid mineral material forming part of the earth's crust.
Example sentence: (noun) They found a shiny rock on the beach.
Meaning: a type of loud popular music
Example sentence: I hate rap but I like rock.
29. Crane /kreɪn/
Meaning: (noun) A large, tall bird with long legs and a long neck.
Example sentence: The crane gracefully waded through the water.
Meaning: (noun) a tall machine with a long arm
Example sentence: a dockside crane
30. Box /bɒks/
Meaning: (noun) A container with four sides, a bottom, and a lid.
Example sentence: She packed her belongings into a cardboard box.
Meaning: (verb) To engage in a sport that involves fighting with gloved fists, such as boxing.
Example sentence: The two athletes trained rigorously to prepare for their boxing match.
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