Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Homophones - Hoarse v Horse


Hoarse (adj)used to describe a person’s rough voice, which is often due to a sore throat or cold.

Ø      Maria sounded a bit hoarse over the phone this morning. I hope she’s not coming down with a cold.
Ø  We always remember Uncle Sam for his hoarse voice.


Horse (noun) – a large animal ridden by people or used to carry things or pull vehicles.
Ø      William spends a lot of his time riding horses during summer.


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