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

They could not act without official communication from Moscow.

Some say that communication is a necessary prerequisite for sentience; others say that it is a result thereof.

A: the same meaning

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

It will pay to wait.

He paid me 5000 pounds for the car.

A: different meanings

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

Add it to my score and I'll settle later.

A score were sent out but only one returned.

A:
different meanings