We thought we would win but only ended up in fourth place.
If you were in my place what would you do?
Word: "place"
different meanings

The gauge read 'empty'.
Read the advertisement.
Word: "read"
different meanings

Answer the door.
She answered the door.
Word: "answer"
the same meaning

The opponent refused to strike.
The teacher struck the child.
Word: "strike"
the same meaning