词汇学011-homonymy.pptVIP

d) Homonymy 1) Definition of homonymy Homonymy is a term used to refer to two or more words which have the same form, but differ in meaning. 2) Definition of homonyms Words different in meaning, but either identical both in sound and spelling, or only in spelling or sound. 3) Classification of homonyms A. perfect / absolute homonyms a. words identical in sound and spelling angle: n. the space between two lines or surfaces that meet or cross each other angle: v. to fish with a hook and line b. words identical in sound-form and part of speech ball: n. a round object used in play