Q: Does the word "bum" mean the same thing in "That mechanic's a bum -- he couldn't fix a yo-yo." and "Fred is becoming a bum -- he's not even bothering to work more than once a month."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "practice" mean the same thing in "Practice makes perfect." and "He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "continue" mean the same thing in "We can not continue several servants any longer." and "The bad weather continued for two more weeks."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "reflection" mean the same thing in "The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror." and "The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition."?

A:
different meanings