Why is English so hard to learn? -- Same words different meanings
Understanding English can be quite a challenge for those of you who are still in the process of getting acquainted with new words and their usage.
To add to the confusion, there are some words which look the same, spell the same, but convey different meanings regardless of their pronunciation.
Let's look at a set of such commonly used words.
The bandage was wound around the wound.
The farm was used to produce produce.
The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
The buck does funny things when the does are present.
The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
The band booked the studio to record their record.
The artist worked for hours to perfect the nearly perfect work.
After taking a shot with his bow, the archer took a bow.
They were going to project the project at the local theater.
The salesman was standing so close, it was impossible to close the door.
I had to console my mom after I sold her console.
The incense incensed the customers
How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
At the army base, a bass was painted on the head of a bass drum.
I spent last evening evening out a pile of dirt.
I did not object to the object.
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