Homonyms - Wind (As a Noun and Verb)

Wind

1.  (noun) – a current of air

Ø     It’s best to stay indoors today as the forecast warned of winds up to 70 miles per hour today.

Ø     David ran like the wind (= very fast) when the dogs started chasing after him.

Ø     The wind is slowly starting to pick up (= get stronger). Hopefully, we can fly the kite soon.

2.  (verb) – to turn or make something turn.

Ø     Wendy wound (= past simple of wind) the window down the minute she got into the car.

Ø     The clock still failed to work even after John had wound it up.

Words from The Same Family - Different v Difference

Different (adj) – not the same.

Ø     Jason is different now that he’s started working.

Ø     Kelly is completely/very different from her twin sister, Kate. Kelly’s sociable but Kate’s shy.

Ø     Every word in the English dictionary has at least two different meanings.

Difference (noun) – not the same.

Ø     What’s the difference between a leopard and a cheetah?

Ø     There’s not much difference in taste between these two brands.

Phrasal Verbs - Blow Sth Up

1.   fill with air

Ø     The kids would happily agree to help you blow up these balloons if it means they don’t have to study.

2.   to print a photograph or picture in a larger size

Ø     Mom wants to blow up/enlarge some of the photos and have them framed up.