# lock, Locke

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

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

## The words

### lock
*/lɒk/*
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

### Locke
*/lɒk/*
An English surname — famously held by

## 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/lock