It have been seen oftenly that their is lot of confusion between Paronyms and Homonyms. So if are you having the same confusion then you are on the right place.
In this article you will be having complete understanding of
- What are Paronyms and Homonyms?
- their examples and
- Difference between them.
So firstly understand the definition...
1. Paronyms:- The words which are slightly similar in form/derivation/spelling but different in meaning are Paronyms.
Ex:- 1. Alternate - (क्रम से होना / by turns) We have a science class on every alternate day.
Alternative - (वैकल्पिक / one of the two choices) Audiobooks are an interesting alternative to reading.
On the other hand..
2. Homonyms:- The words which are similar in sound or pronunciation but different in meaning are Homonyms. They are also called Homophones.
Ex:- 1. Antique - (पुराना / of ancient times) There are many antique pieces in the museum.
Antic - (अजीब / odd / tricks) Antics of the juggler regaled the children.
See this table, it will make it more clearer to you..
Please comment if you want more examples of Paronyms and Homonyms. As this will help you in building your vocabulary massively.
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