Q: Sentence (1) The object of my affection.
Sentence (2) Objects of thought.. Word: object.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) The new railroad will connect the northern part of the state to the southern part.
Sentence (2) Can you connect the two loudspeakers?. Word: connect.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) The old house served as a dwelling for Albert.
Sentence (2) He built a modest dwelling near the pond.. Word: dwelling.
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A:
the same meaning