Dust in not a heteronym, however, because both forms of the word are pronounced identically. Often, though, this is not the case; when the two words differ in sound, they form a pair of heteronyms. In the list which follows, all the heteronyms are the result of a word taking on two grammatical roles. An example sentence has been given for each heteronym. Try reading these out loud to spot the pronunciation differences. Abuse; When people abuse drugs this is called drug abuse.
Nutrition Info For: Bacon cheeseburger, 1/4 lb meat, with tomato and/or catsup, on bun. Calorie Count: 555.2.
Nutrition Info For: Cheeseburger (hamburger with cheese sauce), 1/4 lb meat, with grilled onions, on rye bun. Calorie Count: 411.1.