Homonyms

Compose sentences to prove that each of these words has at least two quite different meanings.

Introduction

Each of the words below has more than one possible meaning. Compose your own sentences to show what those different meanings are.

1. Hide. 2. Copper. 3. Cabinet. 4. Base. 5. Grave. 6. Cast.

Show Suggestions

For each word above, choose one or more suitable meanings from this list.

1. The Prime Minister’s ministerial advisers. 2. Tough skin of an animal. 3. A really nice cupboard. 4. An informal term for a policeman. 5. A burial place. 6. Register a vote. 7. The bottom or foundation of something. 8. A military headquarters. 9. A reddish metal element; a large kettle made of it. 10. Serious, sober. 11. A dishonourable person or accusation. 12. A list of actors. 13. Throw, lob. 14. Hard dressing for a broken limb. 15. Conceal; a hunter’s place of concealment.

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