 English homonyms Hominems are words with the same spelling and the same pronunciation, but a different meaning depending on the context. In this lesson, you'll learn seven common English homonyms and their definitions with example sentences. Light, definition one, adjective, opposite of dark. Melissa has green eyes and light brown hair. Definition two, adjective, opposite of heavy. Do you want me to carry your suitcase? No, that's okay. It's pretty light. Trip, definition one, noun, a travel experience. I'm taking a business trip to Athens in July. Definition two, verb, when your foot hits an object and you lose balance and fall. How did you break your leg? I tripped over my computer cord and fell down the stairs. Change, definition one, verb to transform or noun, a transformation. Social networking sites have changed the way people interact. Definition two, noun, the money you receive back after paying more than an item costs. That will be six dollars. Here's ten. Four dollars is your change and here's your receipt. Have a nice day. Duck, definition one, noun, a type of bird that likes to swim in water. The kids like to feed the ducks in the pond at the park. Definition two, verb, to put your head or body down quickly, especially in response to danger. My brother threw a pillow at my head, but I ducked so it didn't hit me. Definition one, noun, a place to keep your money. I need to go to the bank to deposit these checks. Definition two, noun, the inclined land on the edge of a river is a river bank. He sat down on the river bank and began to unpack his fishing gear. Wave, definition one, noun, when the water of the ocean rises and crashes down on the beach. The waves at this beach are pretty big. They can knock you down if you're not careful. Wave, definition two, verb, to say hello or goodbye by moving your hand. I waved goodbye to my mother as the train pulled out of the station. Sink, definition one, noun, a place in the kitchen to wash dishes. Don't leave your dirty plates on the table. Put them in the sink, please. Definition two, verb, to go under the surface of the water to the bottom. 1,500 people died when the Titanic sank. Many English words have multiple meanings. However, we understand each word from the context in which it is used. Visit www.espressoenglish.net for more English tips. If you like this video, please share.