Question: Sentence 1: He overstepped his place.
Sentence 2: It is really not my place to say what is right and wrong in this case.
Does place mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages.
Sentence 2: The terrorists seized the politicians.
Does seize mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened.
Sentence 2: Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II.
Does attack mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer:
the same meaning