- Multiple Meaning Words
- A multiple meaning word is also called a homonym. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have more than one meaning.
There are many multiple meaning words in the English language. Here are some common multiple meaning words:
Due – expected or planned for at a certain time; a payment or fee
Dense – closely compacted substance; not smart, dull
Bow – a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends; bend down into the shape of a bow
Scrambled – move quickly or awkwardly; make something jumbled or muddled
Tend – watch or take care of; regularly or frequently act in a certain way
Mole – a small, furry mammal; a spy; a small blemish on the skin
Hail – pellets of frozen rain that fall during a storm; call out to someone to stop; come from or originate