Homophones are words that sound alike but that have different meanings and (usually) different spellings. Here are some examples of homophones (definitions from Merriam-Webster).
Aloud/Allowed
Aloud: (adverb) in a way that can be clearly heard: in a voice that can be heard
Allowed: (verb) to permit something: to regard or treat something as acceptable
Compliment/Complement
Compliment: (noun) a remark that says something good about someone or something
Complement: (noun) something that completes something else or makes it better
It’s/Its
It’s (contraction): it is, it has
Its (adjective): relating to or belonging to a certain thing, animal, etc.
Their/There/They’re
Their (adjective): relating to or belonging to certain people, animals, or things
There (adverb): in that place: at that location
They’re (contraction): they are
To/Too
To (preposition): used to indicate the place, person, or thing that something moves toward
Too (adverb): in addition
You’re/Your
You’re (contraction): you are
Your (adjective): relating to or belonging to you
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