Q: Does the word "beat" mean the same thing in "Beat the subway fare." and "Beat the table with his shoe."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "quality" mean the same thing in "While being impulsive can be great for artists, it is not a desirable quality for engineers." and "Security, stability, and efficiency are good qualities of an operating system."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "come" mean the same thing in "Your wish will come true." and "Next came the student from France."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "mire" mean the same thing in "Caught in the mire of poverty." and "The country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president."?

A:
the same meaning