# deaf, def

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /dɛf/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### deaf
*/dɛf/*
Unable (or partially able) to hear.

### def
*/dɛf/*
Abbreviation of definition.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/deaf