Homonym: Expletive (Profanity)
An expletive is a word or phrase that serves to fill a sentence but does not add significant meaning. Often, expletives are used for emphasis or to express strong emotions. Common examples include words like "damn" or "hell," which can convey frustration or surprise.
In grammar, expletives can also refer to constructions like "there is" or "it is," which introduce a subject without providing much information. For instance, in the sentence "There are many options," the phrase "there are" acts as an expletive, allowing the speaker to focus on the subject, which is "many options."