real, reel

Real or real means actually existing, as opposed to imaginary; or genuine, as opposed to fake--
We'll never know the real story.
Is that real gold?

Reel or reel ( rhymes with reel ) means a rotating device used to wind up or let out line, rope, wire, or thread--
He couldn't wait to try out his new fishing reel.
You'll have to change the reel when the film projector stops.
Reel also means to spin or sway--
That music makes my head reel.
They wondered if he had been drinking when they saw him reel.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"My grandfather's fishing reel is now a real antique."

Note--not to be confused with real ( ree-all ), a Spanish silver coin used long ago.
He found an old real on the beach, and wondered if there was a shipwreck nearby.
Note # 2--a "reel" is a kind of folk dance--
They all learned to do the Virginia reel.
Note # 3--"areel" ( one word ) is an old-fashioned word for spinning or dizzy--
The blinking lights set his head areel.
Not to be confused with "a real"--
Is that a real gold piece?
Or "a reel" ( two words ), a rotating device--
He wants a reel for his fishing rod.