Post by sara on Dec 7, 2006 12:46:10 GMT -5
Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different spellings (usually) and different meanings. Spelling the correct word can clear up misunderstandings while communicating through writing.
I'll add to the list here and there to hopefully get the examples to "stick" for allow you to grow within yourself Believe me, you'll be glad!! Believe me, I learn from doing these myself
wonder -
Main Entry: 1 won·der
Pronunciation: 'w&n-d&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wundor; akin to Old High German wuntar wonder
1 a : a cause of astonishment or admiration : MARVEL <it's a wonder you weren't killed> <the pyramid is a wonder to behold> b : MIRACLE
2 : the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3 a : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience b : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
Main Entry: 2 wonder
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): won·dered; won·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/
intransitive verb
1 a : to be in a state of wonder b : to feel surprise
2 : to feel curiosity or doubt <wondering about the future>
transitive verb : to be curious or in doubt about <wonders why birds sing>
Main Entry: 3 wonder
Function: adjective
: WONDROUS, WONDERFUL: as a : exciting amazement or admiration <wonder toys> b : effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated <a wonder fabric>
wander -
Main Entry: wan·der
Pronunciation: 'wän-d&r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): wan·dered; wan·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/
Etymology: Middle English wandren, from Old English wandrian; akin to Middle High German wandern to wander, Old English windan to wind, twist
intransitive verb
1 a : to move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal b : to go idly about : RAMBLE <wandering around the house>
2 : to follow a winding course : MEANDER
3 a : to go astray (as from a course) : STRAY <wandered away from the group> b : to go astray morally : ERR c : to lose normal mental contact : stray in thought <his mind wandered>
transitive verb : to roam over <wandered the halls>
- wander noun
- wan·der·er /-d&r-&r/ noun
synonyms WANDER, ROAM, RAMBLE, ROVE, TRAIPSE, MEANDER mean to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose. WANDER implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course <fond of wandering about the square just watching the people>. ROAM suggests wandering about freely and often far afield <liked to roam through the woods>. RAMBLE stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective <the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point>. ROVE suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming <armed brigands roved over the countryside>. TRAIPSE implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful <traipsed all over town looking for the right dress>. MEANDER implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering <the river meanders for miles through rich farmland>.
NOTE: Definitions provided by Mirriam Webster
I'll add to the list here and there to hopefully get the examples to "stick" for allow you to grow within yourself Believe me, you'll be glad!! Believe me, I learn from doing these myself
wonder -
Main Entry: 1 won·der
Pronunciation: 'w&n-d&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wundor; akin to Old High German wuntar wonder
1 a : a cause of astonishment or admiration : MARVEL <it's a wonder you weren't killed> <the pyramid is a wonder to behold> b : MIRACLE
2 : the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3 a : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience b : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
Main Entry: 2 wonder
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): won·dered; won·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/
intransitive verb
1 a : to be in a state of wonder b : to feel surprise
2 : to feel curiosity or doubt <wondering about the future>
transitive verb : to be curious or in doubt about <wonders why birds sing>
Main Entry: 3 wonder
Function: adjective
: WONDROUS, WONDERFUL: as a : exciting amazement or admiration <wonder toys> b : effective or efficient far beyond anything previously known or anticipated <a wonder fabric>
wander -
Main Entry: wan·der
Pronunciation: 'wän-d&r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): wan·dered; wan·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/
Etymology: Middle English wandren, from Old English wandrian; akin to Middle High German wandern to wander, Old English windan to wind, twist
intransitive verb
1 a : to move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal b : to go idly about : RAMBLE <wandering around the house>
2 : to follow a winding course : MEANDER
3 a : to go astray (as from a course) : STRAY <wandered away from the group> b : to go astray morally : ERR c : to lose normal mental contact : stray in thought <his mind wandered>
transitive verb : to roam over <wandered the halls>
- wander noun
- wan·der·er /-d&r-&r/ noun
synonyms WANDER, ROAM, RAMBLE, ROVE, TRAIPSE, MEANDER mean to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose. WANDER implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course <fond of wandering about the square just watching the people>. ROAM suggests wandering about freely and often far afield <liked to roam through the woods>. RAMBLE stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective <the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point>. ROVE suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming <armed brigands roved over the countryside>. TRAIPSE implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful <traipsed all over town looking for the right dress>. MEANDER implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering <the river meanders for miles through rich farmland>.
NOTE: Definitions provided by Mirriam Webster