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Waist or waste

Waist

The middle part of the body, above the hips.

Diya tied the belt around her waist.

Waste

To use carelessly; or things thrown away.

Please do not waste water while brushing.

Remember: Your waist is in the middle of your body: waist and middle both have i. Waste goes in the wastebasket.

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Diya tied the belt around her ____.

Short lessonHomophonesWords that sound the same but are spelt differently and mean different things.

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