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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning can be referred to as:
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Homophone
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Homograph
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Hyperbole
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The correct answer is "Homograph". A homograph is a word that has the same spelling as another word, but a different meaning and often a different pronunciation as well. Examples include "bow" (as in a bow and arrow) and "bow" (as in a bow on a present), or "lead" (as in to guide) and "lead" (as in a heavy metal). Homographs can cause confusion in written and spoken language, especially for non-native speakers.
