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 and its meanings.

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The word 'bat': 1) a flying mammal, 2) a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the word 'fork' mean in the context of a road?

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A place where a road branches into two or more directions.

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What does the word 'bolt' mean in the context of a door?

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A sliding bar used to fasten a door.

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What does the word 'degree' mean in the context of skill?

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Level of skill or ability.

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What does the word 'dress' mean in the context of a wound?

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To apply medicine or bandages to a wound.

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What does the word 'stair' mean?

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A step or series of steps for going from one level to another.

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What does the word 'stare' mean?

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To look at something for a long time with wide-open eyes.

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What does the word 'steer' mean?

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To guide or control the direction of a vehicle.

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What is context in understanding multiple meaning words?

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The situation or sentence in which a word is used that helps determine its meaning.