Homophones Examples (Part 3): Understand Common English Homophones

Discover 6 commonly confused homophones to improve your English vocabulary and pronunciation with real-life examples and usage tips.

In this video, we will explore several commonly confused homophones to help you enhance your English skills.

The words "to", "too", and "two" are classic examples of homophones. To is a preposition used for direction or purpose, too means also or excessively, and two is the number 2.

Other examples include "pair" and "pear". Pair refers to two things that go together, like a pair of shoes, while pear is a type of fruit. 

"Then" and "than" are often confused. Then refers to a point in time, and than is used for comparisons.

"Whole" and "hole" are pronounced the same but have different meanings. Whole means complete or entire, while hole refers to an opening or cavity. 

Knowing the difference between these homophones will improve your accuracy in both spoken and written English.