I Like Homonyms

I don't know what it is about homonyms that attracts me, but I have always loved them.  Homographs, homophones . . .  fascinating

Whey is a protein that may be sold in powder form to stir into drinks.  Way in a sense is direction.  “Show me the way to get home?”  “Which way should I go?”  “Do you know the way to the store that carries whey?” You can also weigh yourself or other items on a scale.

A boor is an unrefined, ill-mannered person.  A boar is a male pig.  Bore is a description meaning unexciting. 

Bored is also from boredom.  A board has many meanings.  There are game boards, boards that are signs, boards that are slabs of wood, and used by students and teachers as in blackboards, smart boards, cork boards, etc.

Martial arts are associated with judo and karate.  A marshal enforces the law

Applying your foot to the brake is what stops the car.  Taking a break means that you are taking a short rest from work or school.  When you break something, it means that it is damaged.  Some broken things cannot be repaired.

You may shake hands with another whenever you make a deal or an agreement.  Dill is an herb which is part of the parsley family.  Many people think of dill pickles as a way the herb is used.

A flea is a small bug who attempts to build a home in the hair or fur of animals.  To flee is to run away.  A flea market is an outdoor swap.  Generally you will swap your money for somebody else’s used stuff.

A yolk is the yellow part of an egg.  A yoke is a harness to keep the oxen together

An eel is a snakey fish.  If not cooked properly eel can make you very ill.

A sore is an ache or a pain.  To soar is to fly without flapping

Fill means quanity.  You can fill your car with gas or fill a glass or other container with water.  You may feel refreshed after drinking water on a hot summer day.  To feel is to experience emotion or touch.

Taught is the past tense of teach.  A tot is a small child.  A tot may have been taught to walk.