“Bread” or “Bred”

Overview

bread / bred are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

bread: (noun) food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked. (verb) cover with bread crumbs.

bred: (verb) copulate with a female, used especially of horses. (verb) cause to procreate (animals). (verb) have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms).

Pronunciation

bread: b·r·EH·d

bred: b·r·EH·d

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