Homophones are the words that sound the same, yet have different meanings.
Cent Vs Scent Vs Sent
Cent: (n) A fractional monetary unit of several countries, a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit.
For e.g.
- There was not a cent to be earned from the business.
- I earned 5 cents yesterday.
Scent: (n) A distinctive odour that is plesant, perfume.
For e.g.
- The flower has a wonderful scent.
- The scent was indeed sweet.
Sent: (v) cause to go somewhere; past and past participle of send
For e.g.
- The flower has a wonderful scent.
- The goods were sent abroad.