Q: Does "development" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The slow development of her skill as a writer.

The development of his ideas took many years.

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "float" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Float the plaster.

The balloon floated off into the distance.

A: different meanings

Q: Does "likelihood" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.

A:
the same meaning