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Definitions of Common English Words

The document provides definitions and examples for various homophones including 'read', 'red', 'reed', 'read', 'right', 'write', 'roe', 'row', 'ring', and 'wring'. Each term is explained with its meaning and usage in sentences. The focus is on clarifying the differences between these similar-sounding words.

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Definitions of Common English Words

The document provides definitions and examples for various homophones including 'read', 'red', 'reed', 'read', 'right', 'write', 'roe', 'row', 'ring', and 'wring'. Each term is explained with its meaning and usage in sentences. The focus is on clarifying the differences between these similar-sounding words.

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Read

- to peruse and utter aloud:


They read books every day.
Red
- colour:
She is wearing a red dress. He was red with anger.

Reed
- water plant:
The snake was hidden in the reeds.
READ
- past tense of the verb "to read": I have read the book.
Silence must not always be read as consent.

RIGHT
- to put in a proper state or order; just; morally good; true; correct:
That fault will right itself. The driver quickly righted the car after it skidded. It is only
right to tell you that.
You should know the difference between right and wrong.
WRITE
- inscribe; compose; send a letter; communicate;
He can read and write. I shall write an application.

ROE
- eggs of fishes:
We had roe for supper.
ROW
- to move a boat by means of oars:
I can't row a boat. He rowed me up the river.

RING
- circle; sound:
He gave her a wedding ring. There was a ring of sincerity in his promise.
WRING
- to twist and squeeze out: Please wring the water out of the wet clothes.
I shall try to wring money out of him.

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