Same word - different meaning
Word | Language 1 | Meaning |
---|---|---|
fart | Polish | good luck |
fast | German | almost |
Fisch - fiche | German | fish |
flint | Swedish | bald head |
- What words have multiple meanings?
- What is the prettiest word in the world?
- What are 5 multiple meaning words?
What words have multiple meanings?
Homonyms, or multiple-meaning words, are words that have the same spelling and usually sound alike, but have different meanings (e.g. dog bark, tree bark).
What is the prettiest word in the world?
“Cellar Door” One of the most famous theories comes from Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, who proposed in a 1955 speech that “cellar door” is the most beautiful word (or phrase) in the English language.
What are 5 multiple meaning words?
If you've missed our set of 5 kindergarten to grade 5 multiple meaning words flashcards, we've listed them below: bark – bat – bit – bolt – bowl – box – can – check – clip – club. dip – down – dress – eye – fair – file – foot – fly – gum – hard. hide – hit – jam – last – left – lie – mean – miss – nail – over.