Question: Sentence 1: If you want to play varsity, you'll have to try out for the team.
Sentence 2: This approach has been tried with good results.
Does try mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: Gather the close family members.
Sentence 2: Gather some stones.
Does gather mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: different meanings

Question: Sentence 1: What position does he play?
Sentence 2: Stop running all over the field and play your position!
Does position mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer:
the same meaning