Multiple Meaning Words

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What are multiple meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning depending on the context in which they are used.

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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 'rock' mean in the context of 'The father rocked the baby'?

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In this context, 'rock' means to move back and forth gently.

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What does 'judge' mean in the context of 'Noah was excited to judge the school's talent show'?

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In this context, 'judge' means to evaluate or assess performances.

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What does 'capital' mean in a business context?

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In this context, 'capital' refers to financial assets or resources used for investment.

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What does 'plain' mean in the context of 'It was plain to everyone but Edward'?

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In this context, 'plain' means obvious or clear.

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What does 'shine' mean in the context of 'Rhianna shines bright like a diamond'?

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In this context, 'shine' means to emit light or to be very bright.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context provides clues about how a word is used in a sentence, helping to clarify its meaning.

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling.