Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.
“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”
Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal
“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”
Bored: Having a lack of interest.
“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”
Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.
“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”
Toe: You have five of them on each foot.
“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”
Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.
“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”
Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.
“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”
Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).
“He threw the ball really fast.”
Meet: To encounter
“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”
Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.
“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”
Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.
“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”
Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.
“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”
I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.