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.

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What does the word 'scale' mean in music?

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A graduated series of notes.

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What does the word 'last' mean in the context of time?

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The final one.

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What does the word 'line' mean when referring to a box?

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To cover the inner surface.

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What does the word 'reeds' refer to in music?

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Thin pieces of cane or metal attached to an air opening.

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What does the word 'trails' mean in the context of hiking?

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To lag behind or follow.

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How can context help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of a 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.