FLY2 10,108 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I think you'll find Ian, that English is taught as a second language virtually throughout the whole of Europe. Plus of course most popular music is sung in English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Oh no I got taught and taut mixed up .....think I also got my terminology wrong too . Taut and taught are homophones ... "I did not object to the object" is a homonym . Homophones: Two (or more) words that sound the same, but have different spellings Homonyms: Two (or more) words that are spelled the same & sound the same, but have different meanings. Heterophones: Two (or more) words with the same spelling, but different sounds and different meanings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Sounds a mite 'queer' to me that does David. Theres another.... Mite..... Irritating little bug, small part, tiny child, old English coin. Crikey, this's endless ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 As Ian says about foreigners learning English as their 2nd language.....my daughter in law in the Netherlands sent us a video of our grandaughter in class this morning . It's her 6th birthday and the custom is if its your birthday you have to stand on a chair whilst the rest of the class sing "Happy birthday" to you . They sing it in English ! OK there aren't that many lyrics in the song but these are 5 and 6 year old kids . We asked if it was because Mae was half English but its done like that for everyone . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 David, please pay attention, I mentioned about Europeans learning English as their second language, but I'm not offended. LOL Right, today's offerings. Kid...... To lie to or cheat, a child, a baby goat. Mind...... A warning to be careful, an idea in your head. Bar..... As in pub, a restriction, or a strip of metal. Post....... A wooden support for a fence, Mail, to reply to an online topic, a past event. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Oh no sorry Fly wrong attribution . A "slip" up ....must not slip over when I top up my tea which is on top of the work top ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Slip..... Slide on ice, an undergarment for a lady, a word spoken involuntary as in a slip of the tongue. Also a slope down to the sea to launch a dinghy, and a small note or docket. God, I'm getting boring now. No comment you cheeky devils ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 You forgot slip a method of decorating pottery ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Nice on Dave. Nice..... A beautiful city in the South of France, a sweet biscuit with sugar on, a compliment when a female or anything else is attractive, ....ZZZZZZZZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Two more belters to flummox the foreigners. Tip...... Of an iceberg, or gratuity, refuse dump, good advice (possibly) topple over, cigarette filter....... Mine, ....... Of information, coal mine, possession of an item, land or sea mine. ...... Anyone bored yet? Sorry ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Might have been easier to list words that DON'T have a double meaning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 You could be right there David. It just shows what an interesting and varied language we have. Brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Today's starter.... DEAL,..... Type of timber, an agreement and to distribute cards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Coach - Instructor or Teacher - Single decker bus, Mug - Type of drinking vessel - Someone's face - Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Train..... In the gym, railway, to teach, flowing material behind a wedding dress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nut(s) Nut as in almond Nut as in nut and bolt Nut as in crazy person Nut as in the head Nut as in the small piece of material at the head end of a stringed instrument that separates the strings Nut as in an enthusiast i.e. a train nut Nuts as in testicles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Good ones Oz. How about SPRING. A season, a gadget for cars, beds and a multitude of other uses, and to spring a surprise on someone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Buff - Polish - Colour - Person interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject Fence - Barrier - Dealer in stolen goods - Practise the sport of fencing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Spirit..... An alcoholic drinks, an apparition of sorts, evil spirits, white spirit as a paint brush cleanser. To spirit something away or mislay it. Spirt level for bricklaying etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 SCREEN - Partition - TV/Monitor - Sieve - Conceal - Show as in show a film - Test for infection - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Clock....... Timepiece, espy something and to thump someone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Interfacing: used to stiffen collars; computer connection to peripheral Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 CUT..... A golfing term, to cut oneself, a colloquial term for a glade or dell, a neat suit, a naval term regarding rigging, grading something, as in A cut above etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 FRET - Anxious - Ornamental design - Finger board on a musical Instrument, such as a guitar, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 POT....... Receptical for a plant, dope, sink a snooker ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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