Q: Does the word "softness" mean the same thing in "Softness is not something permitted of good leaders." and "Orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "cry" mean the same thing in "That sad movie always makes me cry." and "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "resistance" mean the same thing in "The enemy offered little resistance." and "The resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "catch" mean the same thing in "Catch the mood." and "Don't catch your meaning."?

A:
different meanings