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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What does 'pool' mean in the sentence: 'I like to go to the pool in the summer.'?

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Standing water.

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What does 'post' mean in the sentence: 'The farmer added a final post to the fence.'?

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A wooden pole.

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What does 'mold' mean in the sentence: 'I threw away my apple because I saw some mold was growing on it.'?

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A furry growth of fungus.

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What does 'trip' mean in the sentence: 'One year for summer vacation, my family took a long road trip around the United States.'?

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A visit to another place.

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What does 'bill' mean in the sentence: 'The duck's bill got caught in the fishing hook.'?

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A beak.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word.

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Bat (a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment).

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Why is it important to understand multiple meaning words?

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To comprehend sentences correctly and avoid confusion.

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What does 'bark' mean in the sentence: 'The bark of the tree is rough.'?

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The outer covering of a tree.

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What does 'bark' mean in the sentence: 'The dog began to bark loudly.'?

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The sound a dog makes.