 Different English words that are pronounced the same from espressoenglish.net. The noun, board, means a flat piece of wood, like in the picture. The adjective, board, means not interested. A phase, spelled P-H-A-S-E, is a temporary period of time or a stage of development. If something doesn't phase you, it means it doesn't bother you or make you uncomfortable. A vein is a small tube inside your body that takes blood back to your heart. In the picture you can see some veins in this person's arm. The word vein, an adjective, can describe someone who is very proud of or obsessed with their own appearance. It can also describe something that did not produce the desired result. If you say something was in vein, it means it didn't work and the effort was wasted. Air, spelled A-I-R, is the substance of the atmosphere, a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gaseous elements. An air, spelled H-E-I-R, the H is silent, is a person. When somebody dies, they can designate an air to receive the dead person's assets, money, and possessions. Wine is an alcoholic drink that is made from grapes. The picture shows a glass of red wine. The verb wine means to complain in an immature, childish way. An animal's tail is a part of its body that extends from its posterior. The word tail, spelled T-A-L-E, refers to a report, narrative, or story. Feet, spelled F-E-E-T, is the plural of foot, a part of your body, and also a unit of measurement. The word feet, spelled F-E-A-T, refers to a remarkable accomplishment or active skill. A pier is a person of similar social status as you. The verb pier means to look intently at something. We also have the word pier, spelled P-I-E-R, which refers to a platform that extends over water and is supported by pillars. It is used to provide access to ships and boats. To cite someone's words means to quote or refer to the words, to say or write what the other person or the book said. The word sight, spelled with an S, means a location, either a physical place or a website. And the word sight, spelled S-I-G-H-T, refers to the ability to see with your eyes. Although these words aren't pronounced exactly the same, the T sounds like a fast D when spoken quickly, so they can get confused. Metal is a substance that has a shiny surface and conducts electricity like gold, silver, copper, iron, and steel. A metal is a flat and usually round piece of metal, which is given as an award. In the Olympics, the winning athletes receive medals. In this picture, you can see metal with a T on the left and a gold metal with a D on the right. The word metal means courage and spirit, often shown in a battle, conflict, or difficulty. And the verb metal means to interfere in someone else's life or business in an annoying and unwelcome way. If you want to learn more confusing words in English, check out the e-book and audio, 600 Plus Confusing English Words Explained, available at espressoenglish.net.