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This list explores homophones for the /or/ sound — words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. These homophones include the spelling patterns:/or/: or, ore, au, and aw.

For example, wore (the past tense of wear) and war (a conflict) are pronounced the same, but their meanings are very different. The same is true for bore (to make someone feel uninterested) and boar (a wild pig).

Understanding these homophones will help you spell them correctly and use them in the right context. Study these words to improve your writing and speaking skills!

wore I wore my new suit.
war Thousands were killed in the war.
worn I should have worn something warmer.
warn Road signs warn us of danger.
for This letter is for you.
four Ten times four is forty.
stork Some storks nest on chimneys.
stalk Wheat grows on stalks.
bore That teacher is a complete bore.
boar Some wild boars have long tusks.
bored We are bored with his jokes.
board Get out the chess board.
horse My horse is in the next race.
hoarse We cheered until we were hoarse.
horde They were chased by a horde of fans.
hoard The pirate hid his hoard of gold.
fort The fort was bravely defended.
fought They fought a long battle.

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Other word lists from Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war

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