Book Of Homonyms (1908)

By Byron Simeon Barrett

Book Overview

The Book of Homonyms, written by Byron Simeon Barrett in 1908, is a comprehensive guide to the English language's homonyms. Homonyms are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings. This book contains a list of over 4,000 homonyms with their definitions, examples of usage, and etymologies. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains homonyms arranged alphabetically, while the second part lists them by their sound. The author provides a clear and concise explanation of each homonym, making it easy for readers to understand the differences between the words. The Book of Homonyms is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary and writing skills or for those who want to learn more about the English language.With Copious Exercises On Homogeneous And Homophonous Words.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166589463
• ISBN13: 9781166589462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"