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 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the word 'mess' mean in the context of a wreck?

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It refers to something that is in a state of disorder or confusion.

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What is a synonym for 'distrust'?

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Mistrust or lack of confidence.

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What does the word 'heat' mean when referring to a race?

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It means that the race is becoming more intense.

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What is an antonym for 'triumph'?

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Failure.

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What does 'raise' mean in the context of collecting money?

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To increase the amount of money.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis' in the word 'distrust'?

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It means 'opposite' or 'not'.

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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 meaning.

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What is a homonym?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings, like 'bark' (tree covering) and 'bark' (sound a dog makes).