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What is a homonym for pair?

There isn't a perfect homonym for "pair" in the English language. A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

"Pair" has a unique pronunciation and spelling, making it difficult to find a true homonym. However, there are words that sound similar, but are not exact homonyms:

* "pare" (to remove the skin or outer layer of something): This word sounds almost identical to "pair" but is spelled differently and has a distinct meaning.

* "pear" (a type of fruit): While it shares a similar sound to "pair", the pronunciation is slightly different and the spelling is completely distinct.

It's important to note that these are not true homonyms, but words that share some phonetic similarities.

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