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 holding an item?

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To set aside or reserve something for someone.

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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 '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 flat tire?

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Having lost air; not inflated.

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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 'pull over'?

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To stop a vehicle at the side of the road.

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What does 'compressor' mean in the context of a portable air compressor?

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A device that increases the pressure of air.