Multiple Meaning Words

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

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able to be carried

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What is a synonym for 'ravine'?

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ditch

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What is a synonym for 'examining'?

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studying

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What does 'hold' mean in the context of a store holding a dress for you?

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to set aside

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What is a multiple meaning word?

Back

A word that has more than one meaning.

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Give an example of a multiple meaning word.

Back

Bat (a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball).

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What does 'bark' mean as a multiple meaning word?

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The sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What is the meaning of 'light' in the context of weight?

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Not heavy.

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What is the meaning of 'light' in the context of brightness?

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Illumination.

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What does 'bank' mean as a multiple meaning word?

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A financial institution or the side of a river.