Problem: Word: start

Sentence 1: He awoke with a start.

Sentence 2: He woke with a start.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: operation

Sentence 1: A multinational operation.

Sentence 2: A large-scale farming operation.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: face

Sentence 1: The face of the city is changing.

Sentence 2: He washed his face.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: circus

Sentence 1: They used the elephants to help put up the circus.

Sentence 2: The circus will be in town next week.

Same meaning?
A:
different meanings