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Confusing Words and Homonyms

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Many words in English sound or look alike, causing confusion and not a few headaches. This section lists some of these words, and other troublemakers.


HAIR, HARE


HALL, HAUL


HALVE, HAVE


HANGAR, HANGER


HANGED, HUNG


HEAL, HEEL


HEALTHFUL, HEALTHY


HEAR, HERE


HARDY, HEARTY


HEROIN, HEROINE


HISTORIC, HISTORICAL


HOARD, HORDE


HOARSE, HORSE


HOLE, WHOLE


HOLY, WHOLLY


HOMAGE


HONE IN


HOT WATER HEATER


HUNDRED AND TEN PERCENT


HUNG


Confusing Words and Homonyms

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