Homonymic refers to words that sound alike but have different meanings. Some synonyms for homonymic include homophonic, homographic, and homographic. Homophonic refers to words that have the same sound but different meanings and spellings. Homographic, on the other hand, refers to words that are spelled the same way but have different meanings and pronunciations. Homographic examples include lead (the metal) and lead (the action of leading). Homographic words can cause confusion in written communication, especially when context is vague or unclear. In the English language, there are many homonyms, homophones, and homographs, making proper use of these synonyms a critical communication skill.