Homographs

Homograph	wordid	example sentence
abstract	abstract_adj-nou	I like abstract art.
abstract	abstract_vrb	I want to abstract away from the detail.
abuse	abuse_nou	I won’t put up with this abuse.
abuse	abuse_vrb	Don’t abuse animals.
abuses	abuses_nou	These abuses are appalling.
abuses	abuses_vrb	She abuses alcohol.
addict	addict_nou	He became an addict.
addict	addict_vrb	Those drugs can addict you.
advocate	advocate_nou	I am an advocate for mental health.
advocate	advocate_vrb	I advocate for free speech.
affect	affect_nou-psy	He had a strange affect.
affect	affect	That doesn’t affect our plans.
affiliate	affiliate_nou	They’re a branch affiliate.
affiliate	affiliate_vrb	I don’t generally affiliate with them.
aged	aged_adj	He was quite aged.
aged	aged	He had aged slowly over the years.
aggregate	aggregate_adj-nou	I like his work in the aggregate.
aggregate	aggregate_vrb	I want to aggregate all the files together.
alternate	alternate_adj-nou	I was on the team as an alternate.
alternate	alternate_vrb	We should alternate between me and you.
analyses	analyses_nou	I read his analyses closely.
analyses	analyses_vrb	She analyses things carefully.
animate	animate_adj-nou	There wasn’t a single animate creature in the area.
animate	animate_vrb	I tried to animate the scene.
appropriate	appropriate_adj	That behavior is not appropraite.
appropriate	appropriate_vrb	We decided to appropriate the funds for our own purposes.
approximate	approximate_adj-nou	The approximate distance to the nearest city is 50 miles.
approximate	approximate_vrb	I want you to approximate the answer.
articulate	articulate_adj	He was quite articulate.
articulate	articulate_vrb	She could articulate her thoughts clearly during the presentation.
associate	associate_adj-nou	He was an associate professor.
associate	associate_vrb	I associate summer with vacations and relaxation.
attribute	attribute_nou	That is my favorite attribute of his.
attribute	attribute_vrb	They attribute their success to hard work and perseverance.
axes	axes_nou	The graph has axes for both the x and y variables.
axes	axes_nou-vrb	He bought some axes for the forrestry service.
bass	bass	He plays the bass guitar in the band.
bass	bass_corp	I cought a bass in the lake.
blessed	blessed_adj	The blessed reverand led the service.
blessed	blessed_vrb	We feel blessed to have such supportive friends.
bologna	bologna_geo	I would love to visit bologna italy.
bologna	bologna	Do you want mustard or mayo on your bologna sandwich?
bow	bow_nou-knot	He made a bow with a ribbon for the gift.
bow	bow_nou-ship	I walked to the bow if the ship.
buffet	buffet_nou	We enjoyed a delicious buffet at the party.
buffet	buffet_vrb	They tried to buffet us with questions.
celtic	celtic_adj-nou-sports	The Celtic culture has a rich history of myths and legends.
celtic	celtic	The Celtic guards are the best in the nba.
close	close_adj-nou	We were very close to winning.
close	close_vrb	Please close the door.
combine	combine_nou	I drove a combine on the farm.
combine	combine_vrb	Let’s combine our efforts to finish the project faster.
compact	compact_adj-nou	The apartment is compact but cozy.
compact	compact_vrb	We tried to compact the trash into a manageable size.
compound	compound_nou	The compound is made up of several buildings.
compound	compound_vrb	Our problems started to compound.
compress	compress_nou	I put a cold compress on his arm.
compress	compress_vrb	You can compress the file to save space.
conduct	conduct_nou	I approve of their conduct.
conduct	conduct_vrb	The manager will conduct interviews for the new position.
confines	confines_nou	The garden is within the confines of the castle walls.
confines	confines_vrb	She confines her birds in a small cage.
conflict	conflict_nou	They were in conflict over how to proceed with the project.
conflict	conflict_vrb	Sometimes priorities conflict with each other.
conglomerate	conglomerate_adj-nou	The company is a conglomerate of various smaller businesses.
conglomerate	conglomerate_vrb	The telephone companies started to conglomerate.
conjugate	conjugate_adj-nou	We learned which word was a conjugate of the other.
conjugate	conjugate_vrb	These two verbs conjugate similarly in Spanish.
conscript	conscript_nou	I started out as a simple conscript.
conscript	conscript_vrb	The attemped to conscript reluctant citizens.
console	console_nou	The gaming console offers a wide range of entertainment options.
console	console_vrb	I want to console the people who are worried.
consort	consort_nou	She is the consort of the king.
consort	consort_vrb	I don’t usually consort with that sort of person.
construct	construct_nou	Money is a social construct.
construct	construct_vrb	They plan to construct a new building downtown.
consummate	consummate_adj	She is a consummate professional in her field.
consummate	consummate_vrb	They planned to consummate the marriage.
content	content_adj-nou-vrb	I felt content with the result.
content	content_nou	She tried to create more content for her channel.
contest	contest_nou	I won the contest.
contest	contest_vrb	The decided to contest the decision.
contract	contract_nou	They signed a contract to seal the deal.
contract	contract_vrb	I don’t want to contract any diseases.
contrast	contrast_nou	The contrast between the two paintings is striking.
contrast	contrast_vrb	We’re going to compare and contrast the two films.
converse	converse_adj-nou	Let’s consider the converse proposition.
converse	converse_vrb	Let’s converse about something more uplifting.
convert	convert_nou	I was a new convert to the religion.
convert	convert_vrb	We need to convert the measurements into metric units.
convict	convict_nou	The convict swore he was innocent.
convict	convict_vrb	The jury voied to convict the man.
coordinate	coordinate_adj-nou	He charted the numbers on a coordinate plane.
coordinate	coordinate_vrb	The teams need to coordinate their efforts for success.
correlate	correlate_nou	The money was just a correlate of our success.
correlate	correlate_vrb	These two variables correlate positively.
decrease	decrease_nou	The decrease in temperature was noticeable overnight.
decrease	decrease_vrb	I tried to decrease the number of problems.
defect	defect_nou	There’s a defect in this product; we need to fix it.
defect	defect_vrb	She wanted to defect from the military.
degenerate	degenerate_nou	He worried he would become a degenerate.
degenerate	degenerate_vrb	The situation might degenerate into chaos.
delegate	delegate_nou	I was voted to become a delegate to the assembly.
delegate	delegate_vrb	He will delegate the task to someone else.
deliberate	deliberate_adj	It was a deliberate act of sabotage.
deliberate	deliberate_vrb	They will deliberate on the matter before making a decision.
desert	desert_nou	I visited the sahara desert.
desert	desert_vrb	Don’t desert your teammates!
deviate	deviate_nou	He was considered a deviate in the conservative society.
deviate	deviate_vrb	She tends to deviate from the main topic in conversations.
diagnoses	diagnoses_nou	The diagnoses were inconclusive, so more tests are needed.
diagnoses	diagnoses_vrb	The doctor diagnoses people as part of the job.
diffuse	diffuse_adj	There was a diffuse sense of mistrust.
diffuse	diffuse_vrb	The essential oils diffuse slowly throughout the room.
discard	discard_nou	Put it in the discard pile.
discard	discard_vrb	Please discard any expired items from the pantry.
discharge	discharge_nou	There was a fluid discharge valve in the machine.
discharge	discharge_vrb	The factory is required to discharge its waste responsibly.
discount	discount_nou	There’s a discount on all items in the store today.
discount	discount_vrb	I dont discount the possibility that we’re wrong.
document	document_nou	I misplaced the document.
document	document_vrb	Make sure to document all your expenses for reimbursement.
dove	dove_nou	A dove landed gracefully on the windowsill.
dove	dove_vrb	He dove from the side of the building.
duplicate	duplicate_adj-nou	The duplicate was not as good as the original.
duplicate	duplicate_vrb	Be careful not to duplicate your efforts unnecessarily.
elaborate	elaborate_adj	It was an elaborate ruse.
elaborate	elaborate_vrb	Please elaborate on your plans for the project.
entrance	entrance_nou	The grand entrance to the palace was breathtaking.
entrance	entrance_vrb	They entrance the audience with their performance.
escort	escort_nou	He were serving as my escort.
escort	escort_vrb	Please escort yourself from the room.
estimate	estimate_nou	Can you give me an estimate of how long it will take?
estimate	estimate_vrb	I was trying to estimate the damage.
excuse	excuse_nou	He had to come up with a believable excuse for his absence.
excuse	excuse_vrb	You history doesn’t excuse your behavior.
expatriate	expatriate_nou	An expatriate may find it challenging to adjust to a new culture.
expatriate	expatriate_vrb	He chose to expatriate to pursue better job opportunities.
exploit	exploit_nou	We found an exploit in the system.
exploit	exploit_vrb	They tried to exploit the natural resources of the region.
export	export_nou	Iron ore is their main export.
export	export_vrb	The country decided to export more goods to boost its economy.
expose	expose_nou	The journalist published the expose.
expose	expose_vrb	The journalist decided to expose the corruption in government.
extract	extract_nou	The vanilla extract made the cookies delicious.
extract	extract_vrb	They use a special technique to extract oil from the ground.
fragment	fragment_nou	The museum displayed a fragment of the ancient artifact.
fragment	fragment_vrb	The cohesion of the group started to fragment.
frequent	frequent_adj	He was a frequent visitor to the local library.
frequent	frequent_vrb	They frequent this pub increasing regularity.
graduate	graduate_adj-nou	The graduate student gave a presentation.
graduate	graduate_vrb	He was proud to finally graduate from university.
house	house_nou	They built a new house on the hilltop.
house	house_vrb	We try to house the poor.
impact	impact_nou	The impact of the crash was felt throughout the neighborhood.
impact	impact_vrb	The meteors impact the moon with some frequency.
implant	implant_nou	her body rejected the implant.
implant	implant_vrb	The dentist will implant a new tooth next week.
implement	implement_nou	He brandished a sharp implement.
implement	implement_vrb	They needed to implement new safety measures in the factory.
import	import_nou	Textiles are their major import.
import	import_vrb	The country needs to import more food to meet demand.
incense	incense_nou	The aroma of incense filled the room during the meditation session.
incense	incense_vrb	He didn’t mean to incense her with his comments.
incline	incline_nou	He started up the steep incline.
incline	incline_vrb	The road began to incline steeply as they approached the mountain.
increase	increase_nou	The fast increase in inflation was surprising.
increase	increase_vrb	They decided to increase the budget for the project.
increment	increment_nou	The increment in salary was a welcome surprise.
increment	increment_vrb	The tally of the participants began to increment upward.
initiate	initiate_nou	The initiate was still trying to learn the rules.
initiate	initiate_vrb	They wanted to initiate a new policy to improve workplace safety.
insert	insert_nou	There was a cardboard insert in the book.
insert	insert_vrb	Please insert your card into the ATM machine.
instrument	instrument_nou	The violin is a beautiful instrument.
instrument	instrument_vrb	He tried to instrument the coup.
insult	insult_nou	His words were an unintentional insult to her intelligence.
insult	insult_vrb	Please don’t insult my intelligence.
interchange	interchange_nou	The interchange between cultures enriched their understanding.
interchange	interchange_vrb	They decided to interchange their roles for the day.
intimate	intimate_adj	They shared an intimate moment by the fireplace.
intimate	intimate_vrb	I didn’t mean to intimate that you were incompetent.
intrigue	intrigue_nou	She couldn’t resist the intrigue of the mysterious package.
intrigue	intrigue_vrb	The accumulation of evidence started to intrigue me.
invalid	invalid_adj	The password you entered is invalid.
invalid	invalid_nou	That’s the ward for invalids.
invite	invite_nou	I already sent him an invite.
invite	invite_vrb	They decided to invite her to the party.
isolate	isolate_nou	Basque is a language isolate.
isolate	isolate	They needed to isolate the problem before it spread.
jesus	jesus	Many people believe in the teachings of Jesus.
jesus	jesus_es	Jesus Romero is my friend.
job	job_bible	He was afflicted like Job in the bible.
job	job	Finding a job in this economy is challenging.
laminate	laminate_nou	I laid down some new laminate flooring.
laminate	laminate_vrb	They chose to laminate the important documents for protection.
lead	lead_nou	The cast the statue in lead.
lead	lead_nou-vrb	He was chosen to lead the team to victory.
learned	learned_adj	I studied the learned tomes.
learned	learned_vrb	She learned to swim at the age of five.
live	live_adj	We are broadcasting live.
live	live_vrb	They decided to live in the countryside for a quieter life.
lives	lives_nou	My cat has more than nine lives.
lives	lives_vrb	He lives in the city while his brother lives in the suburbs.
minute	minute_adj	The minute details of the plan were crucial to its success.
minute	minute	Could you spare a minute?
misuse	misuse_nou	She felt hurt by the misuse of her trust.
misuse	misuse_vrb	He didn’t mean to misuse the company’s resources.
mobile	mobile	The mobile phone revolutionized communication.
mobile	mobile_geo	I live in Mobile, Alabama.
mobile	mobile_nou-art	The mobile dangled from the ceiling.
moderate	moderate_adj-nou	The forum serves as a moderate space for discussion.
moderate	moderate_vrb	They decided to moderate their spending habits.
moped	moped_nou	She rode her moped to work every day.
moped	moped_vrb	He moped around the house after his breakup.
mouth	mouth_nou	Please close your mouth while chewing.
mouth	mouth_vrb	She tried to mouth the answer to him from the audience.
nestle	nestle_nam	I like to eat Nestle Crunch bars.
nestle	nestle_vrb	The mother bird will nestle her chicks under her wing.
object	object_nou	The main object of the game is to collect all the gems.
object	object_vrb	Do you object to my presence here?
ornament	ornament_nou	She carefully hung each ornament on the tree.
ornament	ornament_vrb	I want to ornament the room festively.
overthrow	overthrow_nou	The overthrow of the government was peaceful.
overthrow	overthrow_vrb	The citizens staged a protest to overthrow the dictator.
pasty	pasty_adj	His pasty skin indicated that he was sick.
pasty	pasty_nou	She ate a pasty for lunch.
perfect	perfect_adj	The painting was a perfect likeness of the landscape.
perfect	perfect_vrb	I want to perfect my sales pitch.
perfume	perfume_nou	She wore her favorite perfume for the special occasion.
perfume	perfume_vrb	They often perfume the showroom to entice people to buy.
permit	permit_nou	You need a permit to park in this area.
permit	permit_vrb	We don’t permit smoking here.
pervert	pervert_nou	He was a known pervert who harassed women on the street.
pervert	pervert_vrb	The teacher caught the student trying to pervert the truth.
pigment	pigment_nou	The pigment in the paint faded over time.
pigment	pigment_vrb	She will pigment the canvas.
polish	polish_geo	I like Polish food.
polish	polish	He used a cloth to polish his shoes.
postulate	postulate_nou	The postulate was in dispute.
postulate	postulate_vrb	He couldn’t help but postulate about the future.
precipitate	precipitate_adj-nou	The chemist collected the precipitate from the beaker.
precipitate	precipitate_vrb	The dark clouds precipitate rain.
predicate	predicate_nou	The premise of the argument is the predicate of the conclusion.
predicate	predicate_vrb	We predicate our success on our hard work.
present	present_adj-nou	I gave my brother a present.
present	present_vrb	She wrapped the gift and prepared to present it.
produce	produce_nou	The produce section of the store was flooded.
produce	produce_vrb	Farmers work hard to produce crops every year.
progress	progress_nou	She made significant progress in her recovery.
progress	progress_vrb	I want to progress to a later stage in the game.
project	project_nou	The project was put on hold.
project	project_vrb	I project that we will turn a profit in two months.
protest	protest_nou	The workers staged a protest outside the factory gates.
protest	protest_vrb	The lady doth protest too much.
read	read_past	He read the letter with a furrowed brow.
read	read_present	She likes to read mystery novels in her free time.
rebel	rebel_nou	He was known as a rebel in his youth.
rebel	rebel_vrb	They will likely rebel against the ruling order.
record	record_nou	I showed him my record collection.
record	record_vrb	She made sure to record all her expenses in her budget.
recount	recount_nou	The decided to carry out a recount of the votes.
recount	recount_vrb	She decided to recount the events of the day to her friend.
refund	refund_nou	The store offered a refund for the defective product.
refund	refund_vrb	Please refund me my money.
refuse	refuse_nou	The refuse trailed behind them.
refuse	refuse_vrb	He would refuse to eat his vegetables as a child.
reject	reject_nou	I consider him a political reject.
reject	reject_vrb	The committee will reject any proposals that don’t meet the criteria.
rerelease	rerelease	The album is actually a rerelease.
rerelease	rerelease_vrb	The company plans to rerelease the classic film in theaters.
resume	resume_nou	I updated my resume.
resume	resume_vrb	After the break, he will resume his studies.
retard	retard_nou	The bully called me a retard.
retard	retard_vrb	The teacher didn’t want to retard the progress of her students.
rodeo	rodeo_geo	I went shopping on Rodeo Drive.
rodeo	rodeo	They attended the annual rodeo in their town.
row	row_one	I’m putting my ducks in a row.
row	row_two	The argument led to a full-on row.
sake	sake_jp	She drank sake for the first time at the Japanese restaurant.
sake	sake	He brought up the idea for the sake of argument.
separate	separate_adj	I have to separate sinks in my bathroom.
separate	separate_vrb	They decided to separate after years of marriage.
sow	sow_nou	The sow produced a large litter or pigs.
sow	sow	please don’t sow discord in this chatroom.
subject	subject_adj-nou	The professor taught a course on the subject of psychology.
subject	subject_vrb	I was subject to numerous experiments.
subordinate	subordinate_adj-nou	He was demoted to a subordinate position within the company.
subordinate	subordinate_vrb	I subordinate my desires in order to get work done.
supplement	supplement_nou	The doctor recommended taking a calcium supplement.
supplement	supplement_vrb	We should supplement our diet with more iron.
suspect	suspect_adj-nou	The suspect was interrogated.
suspect	suspect_vrb	They suspect foul play in the disappearance of the painting.
syndicate	syndicate_nou	The syndicate controlled most of the city’s underground activities.
syndicate	syndicate_vrb	If they syndicate our tv show, we’ll make millions.
tear	tear_nou	A tear rolled down the child’s cheek.
tear	tear_vrb	Tear down the wall.
transform	transform_nou	He used some sort of mathematical transform.
transform	transform	They hoped the therapy would transform his behavior.
transplant	transplant_nou	He received a kidney transplant from his sister.
transplant	transplant_vrb	They decided to transplant the flowers into larger pots.
transport	transport_nou	Public transport is pretty important.
transport	transport_vrb	They hired a company to transport their belongings to the new house.
upset	upset_nou	The team pulled off the upset.
upset	upset_vrb	She was upset by the news of her friend’s illness.
uses	uses_nou	The uses of this tool are varied and diverse.
uses	uses_vrb	She uses a lot of spices in her cooking.
use	use_nou	She couldn’t find a use for the old vase.
use	use_vrb	I use a computer for my job.
wind	wind_nou	The wind rustled through the trees on a breezy day.
wind	wind_vrb	Let me wind up this clock real quick.
winds	winds_nou	The winds of change blew through the community.
winds	winds_vrb	If she winds up the winner, i’ll be surprised.
wound	wound_nou-vrb	He received a wound to his arm during the accident.
wound	wound_vrb	They wound their way through the narrow streets of the old city.