Homonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms
Homonyms words identical in sound and spelling or, at least, in one of these aspects, but different in their meaning bank, n. — a shore bank, n. — an institution for receiving, lending, exchanging, and safeguarding money ball, n.—a sphere; any spherical body ball, n. — a large dancing party Origin and Function homonyms are accidental and, therefore, purposeless. In the process of communication, they are more of an encumbrance, resulting in confusion or misunderstanding. Yet, they underpin popular humour (pun).