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 'hold' mean in the context of a store keeping an item for you?

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To set aside.

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

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To carry.

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What is a synonym for 'examining'?

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Studying.

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What does 'ravine' mean?

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A deep, narrow valley.

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What is the meaning of 'flat' in the context of a tire?

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Having lost air; deflated.

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What does 'waving' mean in the context of getting someone's attention?

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Moving one's hand back and forth.

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What is a synonym for 'thump'?

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A heavy sound.

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What does 'auto service' refer to?

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A business that repairs vehicles.