Question: Here is one sentence: The reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly.
Here is another sentence: Mankind should develop reason above all other virtues.
Does the reason mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: We hiked through the Andes mountain range.
Here is another sentence: The valley was between two ranges of hills.
Does the range mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: I had to break a $100 bill just to buy the candy.
Here is another sentence: The wholesaler broke the container loads into palettes and boxes for local retailers.
Does the break mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
Here is another sentence: Be sure to give my respects to the dean.
Does the respect mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
different meanings