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 'tail' mean in the sentence: 'My cat was crazily chasing his tail.'?

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The part of an animal's body that extends from its back.

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What does 'tale' mean in the sentence: 'I love to hear a good tale.'?

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A story, especially one that is imaginative or fictitious.

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What does the word 'watch' mean in the sentence: 'My dad loves to watch football in the fall.'?

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To look or observe, usually over a period of time.

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What does the word 'play' mean in the sentence: 'There are so many fun games to play at the carnival.'?

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To do an activity for enjoyment.

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What does the word 'mean' refer to in the sentence: 'Autumn and fall mean the same thing.'?

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To communicate or express.

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What is a homonym?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.