Q: Sentence (1) He was surprised by the absence of any explanation.
Sentence (2) Absence makes the heart grow fonder.. Word: absence.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) You drive nails into wood with a hammer.
Sentence (2) We drive the turnpike to work.. Word: drive.
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A: different meanings

Q: Sentence (1) The average cost of a new house is twice as much as t was 20 years ago.
Sentence (2) The cost in human life was enormous.. Word: cost.
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A:
different meanings