Heteronyms - Words that are spelled identically but have different meanings.

Yard - an area outdoors to play or plant or work in,
Or, a measurement equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, if I remember that correctly? :rolleyes:

Z/A
 
Blue - the color of the sky on a clear day,
Or, feeling of sadness or moody.
Or, honest, good, and true and definite.

C
 
Dish - a plate for food,
Or , to give someone a piece of your mind, or to tell secrets and hidden emotional feelings...

E
 
holiday - a special commemorative day,

Or, a week-long or longer, break and time off from work or school, usually meaning a trip to a fun location.

I
 
Last - There's no one behind you in line, (there's no more cake after that piece)

Or, the thing still works, (How long will it last? Or, did it last? )

M
 
News - The public information about happennings of general interest to lots of people,

Or, some fact, you hadn't previously known, even a small one about one person you know, or a local event, or situation, such as being told a household member did something, and our response being :
That's news to me!

O
 
Wall - A physical frame part of a house or building structure,
OR an emotional plateau one hasn't been able to get past

Y / Z
 
Zip ~ To close up your jacket with your zipper, OR part of a USA address known as zip code,
OR , to hurry off to go someplace quickly, in a short time!

A
 


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