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 the word 'cabin' mean in the context of vacationing?

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A small house for vacationers.

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What does the word 'desert' mean when used as a verb?

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To leave or abandon.

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What does the word 'jam' mean when referring to a fruit spread?

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A sweet spread made from fruit and sugar.

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What does the word 'clear' mean in the context of cleaning a table?

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To empty.

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What does the word 'dip' mean when referring to temperature?

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To drop suddenly.

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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.

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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 the word 'bark' mean in the context of trees?

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The outer covering of a tree.