Question: Here is one sentence: His claim that he was innocent.
Here is another sentence: Evidence contradicted the government's claims.
Does the claim mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: If you were in my place what would you do?
Here is another sentence: He has a special place in my thoughts.
Does the place mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: Such odd-shaped items do not pack well.
Here is another sentence: She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains.
Does the pack mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: He played catch with his son in the backyard.
Here is another sentence: The kids love to play catch.
Does the catch mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning