Homophones and near homophones
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principal |
The principal called a staff meeting.
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principle |
It is my principle to behave honestly.
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profit |
The movie was a great success commercially as it made lots of profit.
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prophet |
The prophet said a holy man would come.
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descent |
They began their descent at dawn.
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dissent |
There was dissent in the ranks and the soldiers were very unhappy.
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desert |
Why did the soldier desert his post?
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dessert |
I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
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draft |
This is the first draft of my speech.
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draught |
There's a draught from that window.
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