Problem: Sentence1: Matters came to a head yesterday.
Sentence2: The head of the column advanced boldly.
Q: Does the term head mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: The time of year for planting.
Sentence2: He waited a long time.
Q: Does the term time mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: He cut a sorry figure standing there in the rain.
Sentence2: A heroic figure.
Q: Does the term figure mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Your wish will come true.
Sentence2: The bill came to $2,000.
Q: Does the term come mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings