Homophones, American English -- Page 1

A homophone are sets of words that:
  1. Are Spelled Differently
  2. But are Pronounced Same

Note that some homophones are also homographs (bear).
Note that some homophones are also heteronyms. (lead)

1. ad short for advertisement
add to join
2. aid (n) a form of help (v) to help
aide an assistant
3. ail to be in ill health
ale a drink like beer
4. aisle passage between rows
I'll Short for I will
isle island
5. arc something arched or curved
ark a ship; a place of safety
6. ant insect
aunt your mother's sister
7. allowed permitted
aloud audibly
8. altar part of a church
alter to change
9. ate past tense of eat
eight a number
10. bad not good
bade an invite
11. bail dip water; security
bale a bundle
12. bald head with no hair
bawled cried
13. ball round object, sphere
bawl crying
14. bare naked; to expose
bear an animal; to carry, to endure