Q: Does the word "ride" mean the same thing in "I ride to work in a bus." and "She rode a wave of popularity."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "pound" mean the same thing in "Pound the roots with a heavy flat stone." and "My heart is pounding."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "token" mean the same thing in "According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah." and "A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "breath" mean the same thing in "I could hear the breath of the runner behind me." and "He was fighting to his last breath."?

A:
the same meaning