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 'bark' mean?

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It can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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How can context help understand multiple meaning words?

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

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What is a homonym?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How do you use a dictionary to find meanings of words?

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Look up the word in the dictionary to see its definitions and examples.

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What does the word 'seal' mean?

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It can mean a sea animal or to close something tightly.

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What is the importance of understanding multiple meaning words?

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It helps improve reading comprehension and communication skills.