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

She preferred the black nylon number.

I hope to become one of their number before I die.

A: different meanings

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

A hard theory to put into practice.

It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner.

A: different meanings

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

I can see what will happen.

I can't see him on horseback!

A:
the same meaning