Problem: Word: howl

Sentence 1: The howl of the wind made him restless.

Sentence 2: He gave a howl of pain.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: action

Sentence 1: The Union action of emancipating Southern slaves.

Sentence 2: Recent federal action undermined the segregationist position.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: business

Sentence 1: Government and business could not agree.

Sentence 2: Computers are now widely used in business.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: apology

Sentence 1: He wrote a letter of apology to the hostess.

Sentence 2: The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.

Same meaning?
A:
the same meaning