A capitonym is a word whose meaning changes based on whether or not it is capitalized. Capitonyms are a variation on multiple meaning words, or homonyms. They have the same spelling, but different meanings. Capitonyms spelling lists can include nouns, verbs, or adjectives.
Capitonym= A word whose meaning changes when it is capitalised.
March = a month
march= soldiers march
August= a month
august = impressive and respected
China= a country
china = a type of clay
Polish = of Poland
polish= polish your shoe
Lent=the 40 days before Easter
lent= past form of lend
Mark= a proper noun, Mark Waugh
mark= write, evaluate, a spot etc.
Hamlet= a work by Shakespeare
hamlet= village
Below is a poem to explain it better.
Get Ready, Get Ready
We expect an august friend in August
So, all of you- look to your bestPolish your Polish shoes
All the pairs of same huesAs you march in March
That’s the best practice, though parchBring the packed hyena
Which is made of china,and was made in China
Get ready, get ready
Smt Suneela Jyotsna
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