Multiple Meaning Words

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What is a multiple meaning word?

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A word that has 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 'pitch' mean in music?

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A musical tone or the highness or lowness of a sound.

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What does 'cell' refer to in biology?

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A small part of a living organism.

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What does 'trail' mean in the context of hiking?

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To lag behind or follow at a distance.

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What does 'lean' mean when describing meat?

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Containing little fat.

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What is a 'reed' in music?

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A thin piece of cane or metal attached to an air opening used in woodwind instruments.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the word is being used in a sentence.

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What is the importance of understanding multiple meaning words?

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It helps improve reading comprehension and communication skills.

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What does 'bark' mean in the context of trees?

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The outer covering of a tree.