Homographs: 동형이의어 영영풀이

[Homographs: 동형이의어 영영풀이]

 

★동형이의어란: 형태(철자=spell)는 같은데 의미(뜻)는 다른 단어를 말한다. 영어를 잘한다는 것은 다양한 문장 속에 나온 단어의 뜻을 상황에 맞는 뜻으로 올바르게 해석할 수 있는 능력을 갖고 있다는 의미이다. 그래서 다양한 뜻을 갖고 있는 단어의 여러 가지 뜻을 문장에 맞게 해석할 수 있어야 한다. 영어 단어는 오직 한 개의 뜻만 갖고 있는 것은 거의 없다. 아래 어휘들의 정확한 의미는 영한사전을 보고 여러 가지 의미를 공부해 두어야 한다.

 

act verb : to perform as or pretend to be a character

bow noun : a piece of ribbon or string that is tied to make two or more loops

brush verb : to use a tool with bristles to paint, arrange hair, or clean things

close adjective : having little space; near in time

close verb : to shut something, such as a lid or a door; to block or cover an opening

cookie noun : a usually flat cake made from sweet dough

desert noun : an area of land that does not usually get much rain

dove verb : the past tense of "dive"; to jump or plunge into water head first

drum noun : a round musical instrument that is played by hitting it with hands or sticks

family noun : people who live together, such as parents, children, and other relatives

hide verb : to put or go out of sight

house noun : a building where people live

lead verb : to guide or travel ahead

live verb : to be alive

live verb : to have as one's home

made verb : the past tense of "make"; to build, create, or put together

mine pronoun : the thing or things that belong to me

object noun : a thing that can be seen or touched that is not alive

play verb : to have fun

read verb : to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols

read verb : to have looked at and understood the meaning of something written

rule noun : something that tells what is or is not allowed

run verb : to move on foot faster than walking

sign noun : a notice shown in public using symbols or words

sow noun : a female pig

star noun : a shape with five or more points that is meant to look like a star in the night sky

star noun : an object in outer space, made of hot gases, that can be seen in the night sky

story noun : a telling of events that can be true or made up

tear noun : a drop of salty water that comes from your eye

tear verb : to pull into two or more pieces

wind noun : moving air

wind verb : to turn a knob that tightens a spring

 

account noun : a description or report of an experience or event

act noun : a part or section of a play that is usually made up of scenes

advocate noun : a person who actively supports a cause

appropriate adjective : just right for the purpose or situation

attribute noun : a characteristic or trait

base noun : the support on which something stands

bass adjective : the lowest of the range of pitches produced by an instrument or a voice

bass noun : a kind of freshwater fish

battle verb : to fight a short, violent fight or a single part of a war

beam noun : a long, sturdy piece of wood or metal that is used in building

betray verb : to hurt another in some way by being unfaithful, false, or disloyal

bolt verb : to suddenly or nervously move or run away

bow noun : a flexible rod with horsehairs stretched from end to end for playing instruments of the violin family

bow verb : to bend the head or upper body, used to communicate something, such as respect or gratitude

bow noun : the front end of a ship, boat, or airplane

bow noun : a curved piece of wood with a tight string, used to shoot arrows

bow noun : an act of bending the head or upper body, used to communicate something, such as respect or gratitude

bucket noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things

care noun : an effort to do something the right way; an action done to keep someone or something safe, healthy, or in a good condition

conduct verb : to organize, lead, or direct

conduct noun : behavior in a certain situation

conflict noun : a disagreement of ideas, principles, or opinions between people or groups; a fight, battle, or war

console noun : a video gaming system that connects to a television or other display device

constitution noun : the basic laws of a state or nation that tell how the government is run

content noun : the subject matter of a piece of written work

content adjective : pleased or satisfied

contest verb : to argue against or challenge

coop noun : a large cage in which birds, such as chickens, are kept

coordinate verb : to work or cause to work well together

coordinate noun : one of a set of numbers that locate a point in space

crack noun : a sudden, very loud sound

desert verb : to leave with no intention of returning; to leave a military unit without permission

dissolve verb : to break down or disintegrate, usually because of contact with a liquid

dissolve verb : to completely mix into a liquid to form a solution

document noun : anything written or printed that provides a record, information, or proof of something

elaborate adjective : having lots of parts and details; complicated

elaborate verb : to provide more details

electrify verb : to cause great excitement or enthusiasm

elements noun : weather conditions, such as wind, rain, sun, or extreme temperatures

entrance noun : an opening or entryway to a place; the appearance of someone, such as a performer on stage

factor noun : a number that is multiplied by another number to give a product

factor noun : a fact or circumstance that contributes to a result

fawn verb : to try to gain the approval, attention, or affection of another by giving praise, flattery, or special attention

fork noun : a place where something such as a path, river, or road branches into two directions

found verb : to create or set up a group or organization

gasp noun : a sudden breath, especially because of surprise or pain

house verb : to provide someone or something with a place to live or stay

humanitarian noun : a person who helps people, especially by eliminating their pain and suffering

issue noun : an important topic or subject

juggle verb : to keep tossing and catching several objects so at least one is always in the air

lead adjective : first in rank; best or most important

lead noun : a heavy, soft gray metal that is easily bent and shaped

lead noun : the first paragraph of an article, summarizing the main idea and containing interesting information that encourages the reader to continue reading

log noun : a record of events

major adjective : important or serious

mine noun : a place where minerals are taken from the ground by digging or blasting

mine verb : to take minerals from the ground by digging or blasting

minute adjective : very small

minute noun : a period of time equal to sixty seconds

mission noun : a flight of a spacecraft or aircraft with the purpose of completing a special assignment

mobile adjective : able to move around

mobile noun : a hanging piece of art whose parts can move, especially with air currents

mold noun : a type of fungus that causes a breakdown of other living things

mole noun : a spicy Mexican sauce made with chile and strong chocolate

object verb : to express dislike or disapproval of something

overburden noun : the dirt, soil, and rocks above the bedrock or something of interest, such as minerals or artifacts

pawn noun : a person or group who is controlled or used by a more powerful person or group

present verb : to give something to somebody

process verb : to change through a series of actions that may be natural or that are designed as steps to a goal

produce noun : fresh fruits and vegetables

project verb : to show on a theater or television screen

rebel noun : a person who speaks or acts out against authority

rebel verb : to oppose an established government or authority by force

record verb : to save sounds or visual images in a form that can be listened to or watched later

record noun : a vinyl disk on which music is recorded

record noun : a measurement of an event or achievement that has never been exceeded

refuse noun : something that is thrown away

refuse verb : to turn down or not go along with something

represent verb : to speak or act for another person or group of people

separate verb : to set or keep apart

separate adjective : set or kept apart

sign verb : to use gestures to communicate in sign language

sign verb : to write one's name on something

sow verb : to plant seeds

star noun : a performer or athlete who is talented, important, or famous

stunning adjective : extremely beautiful, impressive, or excellent; shocking or amazing

tend verb : to take care of or give special attention to something or someone

text verb : to send or receive a short written message by a device such as a cell phone

treat verb : to add a substance, such as a chemical, to improve, protect, or clean something

trigger verb : to cause something to take place

trigger noun : something that causes something else to take place

trigger noun : the part of a firearm that causes it to fire

type noun : a group of things that have something in common

use verb : to put into action or service

use noun : the act or way of putting something into action or service; the state of being put into action or service

vote verb : to formally make a choice for a person or a decision

wind verb : to tighten, crank, or encircle something

wound verb : to have wrapped something around or through something else

wound noun : an injury that involves a cut in bodily tissue

 

advocate verb : to support or recommend

 

 

 

※ 동형이의어: 같은 철자를 쓰면서 뜻이 다른 단어를 말한다.