Is there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?

I'm talking about words like: wares, wears, where's.

Is there a name for word groups that have different spellings and meanings yet sound alike?
Isn't it homonyms? like sea and see!
Reply:the word you are looking for is hononyms


synonyms are words that mean the same but are different
Reply:homonyms
Reply:Yes ...homophones... better examples are:





use


ewes


hues


hews


Hughes


U's
Reply:1. Two, too, to





2. eight, ate





3.lakh, lack





4.Four, Fore





5. one, won





6.Far, For





7. Fair, Fare





These pairs come readily to mind.
Reply:Homonyms
Reply:yup im thnin its homonyms, plz give me 10 pts purty plz!?!?!?!?!
Reply:It is called contractions
Reply:HOMOPHONES!


YAY!


Homonyms are things that look alike but mean different.


Example: Trunk (elephant's nose) and trunk (place to put stuff in car)