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Mister Micawber  +  550907 Mon, 04 Aug 08 11:03 PM
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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'
Anonymous, 1 yr 50 days ago
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Anonymous, 1 yr 31 days ago
Thanks!
Anonymous, 1 yr 24 days ago
it's called    HOMONYMSSmile
Anonymous, 319 days ago
LIVE - to reside somewhere
LIVE - to watch something in action (e.g. LIVE Match)

TIRED - to tie with ropes
TIRED - out off energy or stamina

WATCH - to look at something
WATCH - which shows time (e.g. wristwatch or clock)

MATCH - cricket or football match
MATCH - to find a pair for someone

GUTS - wire used in sports rackets (e.g. Badminton, Squash and Tennis rackets)
GUTS - to have courage or power
Anonymous, 294 days ago
Homophones
Anonymous, 292 days ago
Homonyms are words which are spelt differently but sound the same e.g. two, to and too. tear (that you cry) and tear (a rip) sound different but are spelt the same. I would love to know the answer too!
Anonymous, 229 days ago

homographs

Anonymous, 171 days ago
Heteronyms
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