ESOL Students: English words have more than one meaning






There`s a lot of English words have more than one meaning such as: Leaves- can be the plural of leaf or mean exiting a place. 
E.g: My coworker always leaves early.

Rase- can mean a type of flower or standing up. 
The audience rose applauded the performer.

What the English words sound the same, but have different meanings?
Eight (number)
Ate (color)  Ate(past tense of eat)
Red(color)   Read(past tense of read)

What English words are spelled the same, but pronounce differently depending on usage?
A violinst uses a bow.
you must bow in front of the king.
There is a strong wind today.
Please, Wind the clock to the correct time.

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