Question: Here is one sentence: I felt the same way.
Here is another sentence: That's the way it is.
Does the way mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: I ride to work in a bus.
Here is another sentence: Ship rides at anchor.
Does the ride mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: The wee small voice of conscience.
Here is another sentence: He said his voices told him to do it.
Does the voice mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: The store shelves held many different kinds of tea.
Here is another sentence: Would you be a dear and get me a cup of tea, please?
Does the tea mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning