Q: Sentence (1) Tell me what is bothering you.
Sentence (2) Ellen told Helen how to avoid the crowd.. Word: tell.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) He took a course in basket weaving.
Sentence (2) She prepared a three course meal.. Word: course.
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A: different meanings

Q: Sentence (1) Float a ship.
Sentence (2) The boat floated on the water.. Word: float.
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A:
different meanings