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 'hold' mean in the context of keeping something aside?

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To keep something for a certain period of time.

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What is a synonym for 'examine'?

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Study.

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What does the root 'port' mean in the word 'portable'?

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To carry.

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What is a synonym for 'ravine'?

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Ditch.

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What does the word 'flat' mean when referring to a tire?

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Having lost air; not inflated.

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What is the meaning of 'examining' in the context of studying mummies?

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To look closely at something to learn more about it.

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What does 'pull over' mean in driving context?

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To move a vehicle to the side of the road.

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What is the meaning of 'thump' in the context of a sound?

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A heavy, dull sound.