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 'fly' mean in the sentence: 'The fly could not fly through the sliding glass door'?

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To soar through the air.

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What does the word 'pick' mean in the sentence: 'A thief tried to pick Shawn's pocket'?

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To steal the contents of.

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What does the word 'bolt' mean in the sentence: 'Elaine pulled back the rusty bolt'?

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A sliding bar used to fasten a door.

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What does the word 'bills' mean in the sentence: 'Paul looked through his bills'?

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A statement showing money owed.

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What does the word 'change' mean in the sentence: 'Mary couldn't even count out correct change for customers'?

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Money owed.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a multiple meaning word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of the word is being used.

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a homophone?

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A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.