Homonyms - Package (As a Noun and Verb)

(noun)

1.   paper object

Ø     The courier has delivered a big package for you.

Ø     Please remember to seal the package with sticky tape before delivering it to the client.

2.   offered together

Ø     This computer comes with a software package and two-year international warranty.

(verb)

1.   to put goods/items in boxes or containers to be sold.

Ø     I like how they package all the bread neatly in plastic bags.

2.   to sell several things together as a single product.

Ø     This phone comes packaged with a one year warranty and some accessories.

Homonyms- Fund (As a Noun and Verb)

1.   (noun) – money saved, collected or provided for a particular purpose.

Ø     Contributions are pouring in for the disaster fund.

Ø     Kent has set up a trust fund for his children’s tertiary/college education.

2.   (verb) – to provide money to pay for an event, activity or organization.

Ø     Randy was delighted when his company agreed to fund his entire trip to the UK.

Ø     If you can find someone to fund this charity event, I’d be more than happy to organise it.

Homophones - Paw v Pour

Paw (noun) – the foot of an animal with claws or nails

Ø     I followed the paw prints in the kitchen and found my dog,  Lucky, going through the bin.

Ø     The dog was licking its injured paw when we found it.

Pour (verb)

1.   liquid

Ø     I spilt/spilled some milk while I was pouring it into my coffee.

Ø     Would you like me to pour you another glass of water?

2.   large amounts

Ø     Blood was pouring from his leg when he limped into the emergency ward.

Words from The Same Family - Certain v Certainly

Certain (adj) – without doubt

Ø     Are you absolutely certain that’s Gary’s mobile number?

Ø     The police seem certain (= sure) that they will catch the robbers.

Certainly (adverb) – in no doubt

Ø     Hannah was certainly upset when she arrived at work this morning.

Ø     We’re not rich, but we’re certainly not poor.

Ø     His time in the army certainly toughened him up mentally and  physically.

Similes with As - As Brown as a Berry

Meaning - suntanned

• The children were as brown as a berry after spending 3 days in Bali.

• I noticed your retired father spends hours in the garden every morning. It's no wonder he's as brown as a berry!

Homonyms - Deck (As a Noun and Verb)

(noun)

1.  a flat area built across the space between the sides of a boat.

Ø     Jack and Gary sat on the deck and talked for hours.

2.  one of the floors of a bus

Ø     The kids just love sitting on the upper deck of the bus.

3.  a set (of cards)

Ø     Everyone was getting restless sitting around in the house doing nothing. Thankfully, Nick found a deck of cards in one of the drawers. So, we played poker.

(verb) – decorate

Ø     Our office was decked with flowers from well wishers when we  first opened for business.

Words From The Same Family - Satisfy v Satisfactory

Satisfy (verb)

1.  wanting

–      They have more than 20 flavours of ice-cream. So, that should  be more than enough to satisfy everyone!

–      There are 3 main conditions you must satisfy before you can  be a member of this club.

2.  believing

–      Luke gave such a thorough explanation that it satisfied the    court.

Satisfactory (adjective) – good or good enough

–      We hope to find a satisfactory solution to this problem soon.

–      I still haven’t received a satisfactory explanation from the  bank.

–      William’s is currently making satisfactory progress in school.  So, his parents are happy.

–      The outcome of the meeting was highly satisfactory.

Homonyms - Date (As a Noun and Verb)

(noun)

1.  day

Ø     The closing date for applications is the end of the week.

Ø     We agreed to meet again for lunch at a later date.

Ø     I’d like to fix a date for our next appointment.

2.  meeting

Ø     Lawrence finally asked Wendy out on a date yesterday.

Ø     Everyone’s talking about Sam’s hot date tonight.

3.  the sweet fruit from palm trees.

Ø     Dates are said to be good for your health.

(verb)

1.   time

Ø     Thank you for your email dated 1 April.

2.   meet

Ø     Robert and Natalie dated for 2 years before they decided  to get married.

Idiomatic Pairs of Nouns - Board and Lodging

Meaning – payment for food and accommodation, usually made when one is working or studying away from home.

Ø     Sally used to pay mere A$200 a week for board and lodging when she was studying in Australia many years ago.

Ø     It’s amazing how much you can save on board and lodging if you stay with family or friends while travelling or studying abroad.