ail, ale

The words ail, ale sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Why do ail, ale sound the same even though they are completely different words?

The answer is simple: ail, ale are homophones of the English language.

  1. :: verb-intransitive

    To feel ill or have pain.

  2. :: verb-transitive


  1. :: noun

    A fermented alcoholic beverage containing malt and hops, similar to but heavier than beer.

  2. :: noun

    A serving of this beverage.


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