Homophone

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. For example, "pair" and "pear" are homophones because they sound identical but refer to different things. Homophones can sometimes cause confusion in writing or conversation, especially if context isn't clear. They highlight how pronunciation alone doesn't always reveal a word's meaning, emphasizing the importance of context and spelling in understanding language.