Multiple-Meaning Words

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What are multiple-meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning.

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Give an example of a multiple-meaning word.

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The word 'bark' can mean the outer covering of a tree or the sound a dog makes.

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What does it mean when a word is used as a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does it mean when a word is used as a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.

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What is a homonym?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings, like 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is context in relation to multiple-meaning words?

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Context refers to the words and sentences surrounding a word that help determine its meaning.

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How can you determine the meaning of a multiple-meaning word in a sentence?

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Look at the context and see how the word is used in the sentence.

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What does the word 'plain' mean when referring to a type of land?

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In this context, 'plain' is a noun that refers to a large area of flat land.

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What does the word 'bright' mean in the sentence: 'The room changed from dim to bright'?

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In this context, 'bright' is an adjective describing the level of light in the room.

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What is the difference between a definition and a synonym?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word, while a synonym is a word that has a similar meaning.