Tag: homophones
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May 14, 2007 01:22 PM EDT --
There are some who claim that Homophones have an agenda. We all know homophones. They are the poor words who sound like other words, but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings. . . .
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June 05, 2007 03:18 PM EDT --
Recently, I heard a couple of words which are probably out of circulation but are quite fun. And yes, I know the meaning of both. Sheesh!
These two words are *V-O-Y-E-U-R* and *V-O-Y-A-G-E-U-R* . . .
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February 11, 2007 09:53 AM EST --
Yesterday, while reading some comments, I noticed two sets of words interchanged freely. The first set of words were spelled differently (g-r-i-p-p-e-r and g-r-i-p-e-r). I thought I would look them . . .
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May 16, 2007 09:44 AM EDT --
Homophones are our friends!
For those of you who are a little rusty on which homophones belong where, I have uncovered these web sites that can help you attain Homophone-ability!
Quia Homophone Quiz . . .
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May 24, 2007 12:17 PM EDT --
Once [upon/up on] a [time/thyme], [in/inn] a land far, far [away/aweigh,] lived a people [inn/in] a big orange [base/bass.] It was [island/aisle land] like [in/inn] nature. [Let us/Lettuce] say, it . . .
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May 18, 2007 11:27 AM EDT --
Paris, Lindsey, Britney, Mary Kate and Ashley (hmmm… maybe not Mary Kate and Ashley, if they are still students at NYU)… take note! A girl’s best friend are not diamonds, couture clothing, . . .
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July 19, 2007 08:15 PM EDT --
She was a very wee slip of a girl, slender and supple like a willow. Her family descended from a long line of shaman priests whose sole purpose was to protect the sanctity of words. The warrior princess . . .
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June 07, 2007 02:51 PM EDT --
Homophone lovers, it's time to unite in our efforts to clean up the misuse of homophones everywhere.
While perusing the local phone book (looking for something, I know, I'm . . .
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August 15, 2007 12:14 PM EDT --
I've been neglecting my homophones. To make up for it, I am posting this homophonic fairy tale. Also, I will list a few others. I suggest all of you grab a couple and use both to make a sentence.
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August 27, 2007 01:41 PM EDT --
This non-correspondent, on the trail of non-news everywhere, has decided without hesitation that what this Orange Bubble needs is an organized social event.
Every so often, an article will appear about . . .
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July 10, 2007 10:47 AM EDT --
Dateline: Internet
It should come as no surprise that the Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones has announced its endorsement of John O and Kris M for President and Vice President of Gather. . . .
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May 12, 2007 05:21 PM EDT --
This group is being set up because, frankly folks, I cannot take it any longer! I've seen too many people on Gather misusing homophones, and it must come to a stop!
For those of you still under a . . .
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May 22, 2007 11:16 AM EDT --
Dateline: Internet
A brief perusal of my Gather groups reveals that there are now 100 members in the Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones! Hip hip hooray!
It's heartwarming to see that . . .
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June 26, 2007 08:58 AM EDT --
Yes, Homophone Lovers, it's been a very long time since the last homophone report.
Much as some people may think that the Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones is a sham group, assembled . . .
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September 27, 2007 09:31 AM EDT --
To: Gamers, Spammers, and Chatters
From: The Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones
It has come to my attention that there may be a special need for some Gather members to . . .
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May 25, 2007 09:58 AM EDT --
Homophone lovers, unite with me in the cause of perfecting the use of the lowly homophone!
Rumor on the street has it that a rogue band of homophonies have infiltrated the Society for the Prevention of . . .
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September 14, 2007 09:27 AM EDT --
Dateline: Orange Bubble
After an emergency meeting was called in the wee hours last night, it was unanimously agreed that the Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones is backing the immediate . . .
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August 19, 2007 12:07 PM EDT --
It has come to my attention that the group space The Society for the Prevention of Misuse of Homophones has become a dumping ground for every article in Gather.
This group's purpose is to celebrate . . .
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