Multiple Meaning Words

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What are multiple meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning depending on the context in which they are used.

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What does 'address' mean in the context of mailing?

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To write on an envelope where it should be delivered.

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What does 'address' mean when referring to a speech?

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To speak to an audience.

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What does 'address' mean when referring to a location?

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The specific details that indicate where a building or place is located.

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What does 'dip' mean in the context of temperature?

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To drop suddenly.

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What is an example of a multiple meaning word?

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

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How can context help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context provides clues about how a word is used, helping to identify its specific meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'address' in the phrase 'the Gettysburg Address'?

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A formal speech.

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What does it mean to 'address' a problem?

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To deal with or discuss a problem.

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.