Question: Here is one sentence: I took over his practice when he retired.
Here is another sentence: It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner.
Does the practice mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: I don't care what he does.
Here is another sentence: We cared about the opera.
Does the care mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: Hoop vats.
Here is another sentence: To hoop a barrel or puncheon.
Does the hoop mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: We take the Times every day.
Here is another sentence: Take action.
Does the take mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
different meanings