Q: Does the word "hold" mean the same thing in "I hold with those who say life is sacred." and "Elections will be held on the first Sunday of next month."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "end" mean the same thing in "She knotted the end of the thread." and "The end of the pier."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "air" mean the same thing in "It's getting quite stuffy in this room: let's open the windows and air it." and "She aired her opinions on welfare."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "history" mean the same thing in "A history of France." and "A critical time in the school's history."?

A:
different meanings