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2007-05-09 01:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by bren 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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2007-05-09 02:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 0⤋
Many words in English have the same spelling, but have different meanings, and also serve as noun or verb or adjective depending on the context.
Lead is a verb when we say we lead a horse, meaning that we guide or direct the horse. Another meaning of lead, as in black lead, is the graphite form that is used in writing pencils. Here it is a noun. The pronunciation of this word 'lead' in the two meanings is also different.
Another commonly used word is 'tear' which as a verb means to cut, or rip. When it is used as a noun to mean the watery substance that comes from our eyes, it is pronounced differently.
2007-05-09 10:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason that you must read a paper, but a paper must be read. The English language is a bizarre conglomeration of languages and strange spelling and syntax rules. It's no wonder that foreigners agree that English is probably the most difficult language to learn.
2007-05-09 09:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cause pencils don't drink?
2007-05-09 09:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's one of the mysteries of life...
2007-05-09 09:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by B. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋