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

The thermometer hit 100 degrees.

The movie hits theaters in December.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning

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

Strike fire from the flintstone.

The boxer struck the attacker dead.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

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

The government took a firm course.

He took a course in basket weaving.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
different meanings