Common Homophones List

Expand your English vocabulary by learning common homophones and their meanings to avoid confusion in writing and speaking.

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Mastering these can greatly improve your English communication skills. This video presents a list of 5 common homophones to help you distinguish between them.

• Steal - Steel:
  • Steal means to take something without permission.
  • Steel is a strong, durable metal.
  • Example: He tried to steal a piece of steel from the construction site.
• Wear - Where:
  • Wear means to put on clothing or accessories.
  • Where refers to a location or place.
  • Example: She likes to wear her new dress where everyone can see it.
• Son - Sun:
  • Son is a male child.
  • Sun is the star at the center of our solar system.
  • Example: Her son enjoys playing outside in the sun.
• Plain - Plane:
  • Plain means simple or unadorned.
  • Plane is a flying vehicle or a flat surface.
  • Example: The design was plain, like the wings of a plane.
• Die - Dye:
  • Die means to stop living.
  • Dye is a substance used to change the color of something.
  • Example: She used a natural dye to color the fabric after her flowers began to die.

By learning these homophones, you can avoid common mistakes in writing and speaking. Practice using these pairs in sentences to become more familiar with their meanings and correct usage.