Problem: Sentence1: A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.
Sentence2: The opening received good critical reviews.
Q: Does the term opening mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: These pipes carry waste water into the river.
Sentence2: This train is carrying nuclear waste.
Q: Does the term carry mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Pay a debt.
Sentence2: Don't pay him any mind.
Q: Does the term pay mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Throw a javelin.
Sentence2: Throw a glance.
Q: Does the term throw mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings