{"id":24766,"date":"2026-01-22T11:05:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=24766"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:11:45","slug":"100-homophones-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-homophones-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Homophones in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WA_YqFZCXC0?si=MCGo1IXcL7g50HSv?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>What are homophones in English?<\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-homophones-in-english\/\">Download Lesson PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.espressoenglish.net\/600-confusing-english-words-explained-e-book\/\">600+ Confusing Words Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lots of English words <em>sound<\/em> exactly the same, but they have completely different meanings &#8211; like <strong>waste<\/strong> and <strong>waist<\/strong>, <strong>hear<\/strong> and <strong>here<\/strong>, <strong>piece<\/strong> and <strong>peace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These are called homophones, and they confuse even advanced English learners. Native speakers often make mistakes with these, too!<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, I\u2019ll quickly explain over 100 of the most common homophones in English, so you can finally keep them straight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-100-homophones-in-english\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/homophonespdf-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/homophonespdf-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/homophonespdf-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/homophonespdf-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/homophonespdf.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Want detailed explanations of MANY more words, plus lots of example sentences?<\/p>\n<p>Get my e-book <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.espressoenglish.net\/600-confusing-english-words-explained-e-book\/\"><strong>600+ Confusing English Words Explained<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 in just a few minutes a day, all these confusing words will become clear to you, so you can use them confidently!<\/p>\n<h3>100 Homophones: List + Examples<\/h3>\n<table width=\"636\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>Word <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Example Sentence<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>aisle (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A long, narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She walked down the <strong>aisle<\/strong> looking for cereal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>isle (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A small island surrounded by water.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They stayed on a quiet tropical <strong>isle<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>allowed (adj.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Permitted or given permission.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Phones are not <strong>allowed<\/strong> in class.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>aloud (adv.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Spoken so others can hear.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Please read the text <strong>aloud<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>ate (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of eat.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He <strong>ate<\/strong> dinner early.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>eight (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The number 8.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She arrived at <strong>eight<\/strong> o\u2019clock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>bare (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Uncovered or without protection.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Don\u2019t walk on the hot sand with <strong>bare <\/strong>feet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>bear (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A large wild animal with thick fur.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">A <strong>bear<\/strong> crossed the road.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>berry (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A small juicy fruit.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She picked fresh <strong>berries<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>bury (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To put something underground.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Squirrels often <strong>bury <\/strong>acorns.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>blew (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of blow.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The wind <strong>blew<\/strong> hard all night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>blue (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The color of the sky.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She wore a <strong>blue<\/strong> dress.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>boar (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A male pig.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The farmer raised a <strong>boar<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>bore (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To drill or make someone uninterested.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Long meetings <strong>bore<\/strong> him.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>break (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To damage something.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Don\u2019t <strong>break<\/strong> the glass.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>brake (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A device for stopping a vehicle.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He hit the <strong>brake<\/strong> suddenly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>buy (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To purchase something.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I\u2019ll <strong>buy<\/strong> the tickets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>bye (interj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A short goodbye.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She waved and said <strong>bye<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>by (prep.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Next to or near.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Sit <strong>by<\/strong> the door.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>ceiling (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The top inside surface of a room.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>ceiling<\/strong> is very high.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sealing (v.\/n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Closing something tightly.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">After <strong>sealing <\/strong>the envelope, put it in the mailbox.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>cent (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">One hundredth of a dollar.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">It costs fifty <strong>cents<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>scent (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A smell.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>scent<\/strong> of coffee filled the room.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>chord (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Several musical notes played together.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He played a <strong>chord<\/strong> on the guitar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>cord (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A rope or cable.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Unplug the power <strong>cord<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>coarse (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Rough or not smooth.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The skin on his hands is <strong>coarse<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>course (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A class or series of lessons.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She took an English <strong>course<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>compliment (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A statement of praise.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He gave her a <strong>compliment<\/strong> on her haircut.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>complement (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Something that completes or matches.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The wine <strong>complements<\/strong> the meal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>dew (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Morning moisture on grass.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Dew<\/strong> covered the lawn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>due (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Expected or required.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The assignment is <strong>due<\/strong> tomorrow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>die (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To stop living.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Plants <strong>die<\/strong> without water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>dye (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To change color of hair or fabric.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>dyed<\/strong> her hair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>eye (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The organ used to see.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He injured his <strong>eye<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>I (pron.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Refers to oneself.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>I <\/strong>understand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>fair (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Just or reasonable.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">That decision was <strong>fair<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>fare (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Transportation cost.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The bus <strong>fare<\/strong> increased.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>fir (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A type of evergreen tree.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Fir<\/strong> trees grow here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>fur (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Hair covering animals.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The cat has soft <strong>fur<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>flew (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of fly.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The bird <strong>flew<\/strong> away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>flu (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A viral illness.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He missed work because he had the <strong>flu<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>flower (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A blooming plant.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She picked a <strong>flower<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>flour (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Baking powder made from grain.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">You need two cups of <strong>flour<\/strong> for the cake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>for (prep.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Shows purpose or recipient.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">This gift is <strong>for<\/strong> you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>four (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The number 4.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She has <strong>four<\/strong> dogs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>gait (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The way someone walks.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">His <strong>gait<\/strong> looked uneven.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>gate (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An entrance barrier.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Close the <strong>gate<\/strong> so the dogs don\u2019t get out.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>grate (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To shred food.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Grate<\/strong> the cheese and put it on top of the pizza.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>great (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Very good or excellent.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">You did <strong>great<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>heal (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To recover.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The cut will <strong>heal<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>heel (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Back of the foot.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I got a blister on my <strong>heel.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>herd (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A group of animals.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">There\u2019s a <strong>herd <\/strong>of cows in the field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>heard (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of hear.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I <strong>heard<\/strong> the news.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>here (adv.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">This place.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Come <strong>here<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>hear (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To perceive sound.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Can you <strong>hear<\/strong> me?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>him (pron.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Object pronoun for a male.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Call <strong>him<\/strong> later.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>hymn (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A religious song.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They sang a <strong>hymn<\/strong> in church.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>hire (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To employ.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The company will <strong>hire<\/strong> staff.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>higher (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">More elevated.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Prices are <strong>higher<\/strong> now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>hole (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An opening.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">There\u2019s a <strong>hole<\/strong> in the wall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>whole (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Complete or entire.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She ate the <strong>whole<\/strong> cake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>hour (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Sixty minutes.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Wait an <strong>hour<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>our (det.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Shows possession.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Our<\/strong> house is blue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>idle (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Not active.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The factory is closed and the workers are <strong>idle.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>idol (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A greatly admired person.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">That actor is her <strong>idol<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>kernel (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Core or central part.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">A corn <strong>kernel<\/strong> popped.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>colonel (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A military rank.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>colonel<\/strong> commanded the soldiers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>knead (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To press dough.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Knead<\/strong> the dough for 10 minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>need (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To require.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I <strong>need<\/strong> help.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>knight (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A medieval soldier.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>knight<\/strong> had a sword.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>night (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Time of darkness.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">It was late at <strong>night<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>know (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To understand.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I <strong>know<\/strong> the answer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>no (adv.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A negative response.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>No<\/strong>, thank you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>nose (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Part of the face used to smell.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He has a bloody <strong>nose.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>knows (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Third person of know.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>knows<\/strong> him well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>lead (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A heavy metal element.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Lead<\/strong> is toxic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>led (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of lead.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>led<\/strong> the team.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>leak (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Escape of liquid.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The pipe has a <strong>leak<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>leek (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A vegetable.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Add chopped <strong>leek <\/strong>to the soup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>loan (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Borrowed money.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He took a <strong>loan<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>lone (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Single or alone.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">A <strong>lone<\/strong> tree stood in the desert.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>made (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of make.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>made<\/strong> dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>maid (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A cleaning worker.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>maid<\/strong> cleaned the room.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>mail (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Letters and packages.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>mail<\/strong> arrived.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>male (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Not female.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>male<\/strong> lion roared.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>medal (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An award.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She won a <strong>medal<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>meddle (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To interfere.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Don\u2019t <strong>meddle<\/strong> in your adult children\u2019s lives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>meet (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To encounter.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Let\u2019s <strong>meet<\/strong> tomorrow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>meat (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Animal food.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He\u2019s a vegetarian; he doesn\u2019t eat <strong>meat<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>miner (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A person who mines.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>miner<\/strong> worked underground.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>minor (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Small or less important.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">It\u2019s only a <strong>minor<\/strong> issue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>morning (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Early part of the day.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Good <strong>morning<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>mourning (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Showing grief.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The family is <strong>mourning<\/strong> the death of their grandmother.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>new (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Not old.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She bought a <strong>new<\/strong> car.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>knew (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of know.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I raised my hand because I <strong>knew <\/strong>the answer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>none (pron.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Zero amount.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>None<\/strong> were left.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>nun (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A religious woman.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>nun<\/strong> prayed quietly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>one (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The number 1.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She has <strong>one<\/strong> sister.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>won (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of win.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They <strong>won<\/strong> the game.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pail (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A bucket.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He carried a <strong>pail<\/strong> of water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pale (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Light in color; lacking color.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Her face looked <strong>pale<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pain (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Sensation of hurt<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He felt a sharp <strong>pain<\/strong> in his back.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pane (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A single sheet of glass in a window.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">A <strong>pane<\/strong> of glass cracked in the storm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pair (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Two things that belong together.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I bought a <strong>pair<\/strong> of gloves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pear (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A sweet fruit with a rounded shape.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She ate a ripe <strong>pear<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>past (n.\/adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Time before now; earlier.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">We can\u2019t change the <strong>past<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>passed (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of pass.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>passed<\/strong> the test easily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pause (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A short stop or break.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Pause<\/strong> the video so you can take some notes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>paws (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The feet of animals like cats and dogs.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The puppy\u2019s <strong>paws<\/strong> were muddy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>peace (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Calm; no conflict.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The warring countries finally made a <strong>peace <\/strong>treaty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>piece (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A part of something.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Can I have a <strong>piece<\/strong> of cake?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>peak (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The highest point.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They reached the <strong>peak<\/strong> of the mountain at noon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>peek (v.\/n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A quick look.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She took a quick <strong>peek<\/strong> inside the store.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>plain (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Simple; not decorated or fancy.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He prefers <strong>plain<\/strong> clothes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>plane (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An airplane.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>plane<\/strong> landed on time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pour (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To make liquid flow from a container.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Pour<\/strong> the water slowly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>poor (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Having little money; not rich.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They grew up <strong>poor<\/strong>, without enough to eat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>pray (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To speak to a god; to ask spiritually.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They <strong>pray<\/strong> every morning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>prey (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An animal hunted by another animal.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The hawk circled above its <strong>prey<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>principal (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The head of a school.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>principal<\/strong> called a meeting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>principle (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A basic rule or belief.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Honesty is an important <strong>principle<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>rain (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Water that falls from the sky.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Rain<\/strong> is expected this afternoon.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>reign (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The period a ruler is in power; to rule.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The emperor\u2019s <strong>reign<\/strong> lasted thirty years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>raise (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To lift; to increase.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They plan to <strong>raise<\/strong> prices.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>rays (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Beams of light.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Rays<\/strong> of sunlight came through the window.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>read (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of \u201cread\u201d &#8211; to look at written words for meaning.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I <strong>read<\/strong> the article last night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>red (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A color.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She wore a <strong>red<\/strong> scarf.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>right (adj.\/n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Correct; or the direction opposite left.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Turn <strong>right<\/strong> at the corner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>write (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To form letters or words.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Please <strong>write<\/strong> your name here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>ring (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A circular band; or a bell sound.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He gave her a <strong>ring<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>wring (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To twist tightly to remove liquid.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Wring<\/strong> out the wet towel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>road (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A street or route for vehicles.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The car stopped on the side of the <strong>road<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>rode (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of ride.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She <strong>rode<\/strong> her bike downtown.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>role (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A function or part in a situation.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He played a key <strong>role<\/strong> on the team.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>roll (v.\/n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To turn over in a circular motion.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The ball <strong>rolled <\/strong>down the hill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sail (n.\/v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A boat\u2019s cloth that catches wind; to travel by boat.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>sail<\/strong> filled with wind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sale (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The act of selling; often a discount event.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The store is having a <strong>sale<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>scene (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A place or part of a story or event.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The opening <strong>scene<\/strong> was dramatic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>seen (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past participle of see.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I\u2019ve <strong>seen<\/strong> that movie before.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sea (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A large body of salt water.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">We swam in the <strong>sea<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>see (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To look at; to understand.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Glasses help me <strong>see <\/strong>clearly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sell (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To exchange something for money.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She wants to <strong>sell<\/strong> her car.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>cell (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A small room; or the basic unit of living things.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The prisoner stayed in a <strong>cell<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sent (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of send.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I <strong>sent<\/strong> the email yesterday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>scent (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A smell.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>scent<\/strong> of flowers was strong.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sew (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To stitch with needle and thread.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She learned to <strong>sew<\/strong> a button.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>so (adv.\/conj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Therefore, or very<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">It was late, <strong>so<\/strong> we left.<br \/>\nI was <strong>so <\/strong>tired.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>shore (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Land next to a lake or ocean.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They walked along the <strong>shore<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sure (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Certain; confident.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I\u2019m <strong>sure<\/strong> this is correct.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sight (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The ability to see.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">His <strong>sight<\/strong> improved after surgery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>site (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A location or place.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The building <strong>site<\/strong> is closed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>some (det.\/pron.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">An unspecified amount.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I need <strong>some<\/strong> help with this.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sum (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A total amount.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>sum<\/strong> of all the repairs was larger than expected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>son (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A male child.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Their <strong>son<\/strong> is in college.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sun (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The star that lights Earth.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>sun<\/strong> is bright today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>soul (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The spiritual part of a person.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Music can touch the <strong>soul<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sole (n.\/adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The bottom of a foot\/shoe; or only one.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The <strong>sole<\/strong> of my shoe is worn out. She was the <strong>sole <\/strong>survivor of the accident.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>stair (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">One step in a staircase.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He sat on the bottom <strong>stair<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>stare (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To look at something for a long time.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Everyone <strong>stared <\/strong>at the person in the strange costume.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>stationary (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Not moving.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The car remained <strong>stationary<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>stationery (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Paper and writing supplies.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She bought nice <strong>stationery<\/strong> for writing letters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>steal (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To take something illegally.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Someone tried to <strong>steal<\/strong> my bag.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>steel (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A strong metal.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The bridge is made of <strong>steel<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>steak (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A cut of meat.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He ordered a <strong>steak<\/strong> for dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>stake (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A share\/interest; or a pointed post.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">She has a <strong>stake<\/strong> in the business.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>suite (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A set of connected rooms.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">They upgraded to a hotel <strong>suite<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>sweet (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Sugary in taste; or pleasant.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The cake was very <strong>sweet<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>tail (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The back part of an animal\u2019s body.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The dog wagged its <strong>tail<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>tale (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A story, often imaginative.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He told a funny <strong>tale<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>tears (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Drops of liquid from your eyes when crying.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\"><strong>Tears<\/strong> ran down her face.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>tiers (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Levels or rows, one above another.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The seats were arranged in <strong>tiers<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>threw (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Past tense of throw.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He <strong>threw<\/strong> the ball hard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>through (prep.\/adv.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">From one side to the other.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">We walked <strong>through<\/strong> the tunnel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>toe (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A part of the foot.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I stubbed my <strong>toe<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>tow (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To pull a vehicle or object.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The truck will <strong>tow<\/strong> your car.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>vain (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Too proud of appearance; or pointless.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">He\u2019s <strong>vain<\/strong> about his looks. All my efforts to fix the TV were in <strong>vain.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>vein (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A blood vessel.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">The nurse found a <strong>vein<\/strong> quickly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>waste (v.\/n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To use carelessly; or unused material.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Don\u2019t <strong>waste<\/strong> your time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>waist (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">The middle part of the body.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">These pants are too loose in the <strong>waist<\/strong>; I need a belt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>way (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">A path or method.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">This is the best <strong>way<\/strong> to do it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>weigh (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To measure weight.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">Please <strong>weigh<\/strong> the package.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>weak (adj.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Not strong.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I felt <strong>weak<\/strong> after the flu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>week (n.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Seven days.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">I\u2019ll see you next <strong>week<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>wear (v.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">To have clothing on your body.<\/td>\n<td width=\"229\">It\u2019s cold; 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