Heteronym (noun): a word spelled the same as another but having
a different sound and meaning, as lead [liːd] (to
conduct) and lead [led] (a
metal).
Here you have some examples
Present
(Verb) [prɪˈzent] to bring, offer, or give, often in a formal or
ceremonious way: to present one's card.
(Noun) [ˈpreznt] A Gift
(Noun) [ˈpreznt] A Gift
Dove
(Noun) [dʌv] a white Bird
(Verb) [dəʊv] Past tense to "dive"
(Noun) [dʌv] a white Bird
(Verb) [dəʊv] Past tense to "dive"
Live
(Verb) [lɪv] to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
(Adverb) [laɪv]{of a radio or television program} at the moment of its happening or being performed; not on tape or by prerecording: a program broadcast live.
(Verb) [lɪv] to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
(Adverb) [laɪv]{of a radio or television program} at the moment of its happening or being performed; not on tape or by prerecording: a program broadcast live.
Polish
(Verb) [ˈpɒlɪʃ] to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
(Verb) [ˈpɒlɪʃ] to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction: to polish a brass doorknob.
(Noun) [ˈpəʊlɪʃ] a
Slavic language, the principal language of Poland
Tear
(Verb) [tɛər] to rip something apart
(Verb) [tɛər] to rip something apart
(Noun) [tɪər] A
drop of water from the eye when you are crying
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