Q: Sentence (1) Please reply to my letter.
Sentence (2) He replied that he was not sure.. Word: reply.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) Does she pay you for the work you are doing?
Sentence (2) Pay attention.. Word: pay.
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A: different meanings

Q: Sentence (1) His date never stopped talking.
Sentence (2) We haven't heard from them to date.. Word: date.
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A:
different meanings