PARONYMS AND

HOMONYMS
Definition:
A word which is similar in form of derivation but different in meaning is known
as a Paronym.In other words, paronyms may refer to words that are linked by a
similarity of a form.
Do you know the difference between Confused words and Paronyms?
Confused words differ from each other in spelling and pronunciation. But
Paronyms differ not only from spelling but also come from same root word.
Eg:
Affect – Effect are confused words but not from same root word.
Recollect – Remember are paronyms and come from same root word memory.

These are defined as the words which are different in meaning or use
but are similar in form of derivations, such words are called Paronyms.
That means they are similar in meanings but different in pronouncing.
1. Adjacent - Adjoining
Adjacent = laying near.
Eg: They were allowed to write examination.
Adjoining = next
Eg: The post office adjoins the main road.

2. Ancient - Antiquated
Ancient = old in time.
Eg: I am very interested in ancient Telugu Literature.
Antiquated = old in fashion.
Eg: The Aryans are antiquated people.

3. Artist - Artiste
Artist = an expert in fine arts.
Eg: Ravi Varma is a great artist.
Artiste = an actor by profession.
Eg: Nagarjuna is a popular film artiste.

4. Corporal - Corporeal
Corporal = bodily, physically.
Eg: Many countries have abolished corporal punishment.
Corporeal = material, tangible.
Eg: It is very foolish to run after corporeal pleasures.
6. Industrial - Industrious.
Industrial = relating to industry.
Eg: India has achieved tremendous industrial progress.
Industrious = hardworking.
Eg: Ramya is an industrious girl.

7. Sensitive - Sensitive
Sensitive = easily affected, emotional.
Eg: Wordsworth was a sensitive poet.
Sensible = reasonable.
Eg: Rani is always sensible of her mother’s love and affection.

8. Sociable - Social 10. Artful - Artistic.

Sociable = friendly. Artful =cunning or clever.
Eg: Uma is a sociable woman. Eg: I dislike his artful nature.
Social = relating to society. Artistic = having aesthetic qualities.
Eg: We must work hard to combat social evils. Eg: Mani Ratnam is an artistic film director.

9. Popular - Populous
Popular = famous.
Eg: Jesudas is a popular singer.
Populous = crowded
Eg: China is a populous country.
Confident: sure of oneself. “He was totally confident that he could
win the race.”
Confidant: someone trusted with a secret. “Her best friend was also
her confidant.”
 
Dependent: relying on someone or something. “She
was dependent on her husband for everything.”
Dependant: a person who is dependent. “She claimed him as
a dependant on her tax return.”
Effect: a result of something. “The effect of the new law was
disastrous.”
Affect: to cause an effect or change or to have an influence. Both the
buildings were badly affected by the fire.
The disease affects millions of people each year.
Effective: having a good effect. “The new law was effective in getting
the streets repaired quickly.”
Graceful: elegant or beautiful. “The dancer’s movements were graceful.”
Gracious: kind and welcoming. “He was a gracious host to us.”
 
Honorary: a position that is unpaid or given as an honor, without the usual
requirements. “He was an honorary member of our club.”
Honorable: ethical, with principle. “The man was honorable and lived up to his
end of the agreement.”
 
Human: member of the human race. “She was the only human on the island.”
Humane: kind. “Her treatment of the animals was so humane.”

Industrious: hard working. “Only an industrious person would be able

to complete this project on time.”
Industrial: referring to manufacturing. “The industrial revolution
changed society forever.”
Negligent: careless. “He was negligent about locking the door and a thief
got in.”
Negligible: unimportant or small. “The damage from the storm
was negligible.”
 
 HOMONYMS
Homonyms are two words that are spelled the same and sound the same
but have different meanings. The word "homonym" comes from
the prefix "homo-," which means the same, and the suffix "-nym," which
means name. Therefore, a homonym is a word that has the same name as
another word, meaning that the two words look and sound exactly alike.
A homonym is a word that has the same spelling and sound as
another word, but a different meaning.

For example, saw (a cutting tool) and saw (the past tense of see)

are homonyms. They have the same spelling and sound but different
meanings.
 Address - to speak to / location
Arm - body part / division of a company
Band - a musical group / a ring
Bark - a tree's out layer / the sound a dog makes
Bat - an implement used to hit a ball / a nocturnal flying mammal
Bright - very smart or intelligent / filled with light
Circular - taking the form of a circle / a store advertisement
Current - up to date / flow of water
Express - something done fast / to show your thoughts by using words
Fair - equitable / beautiful
Kind - type / caring
Lie - to recline / to tell a falsehood
Match - to pair like items / a stick for making a flame
Mean - average / not nice
Pole - a person from Poland / a piece of metal that holds a flag