Q: Sentence (1) Lob the tennis ball.
Sentence (2) The tennis player lobbed the ball, which was a costly mistake.. Word: lob.
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A: the same meaning

Q: Sentence (1) When the pot comes to a boil, cover it and reduce the heat to medium.
Sentence (2) Cover the meat with a lot of gravy.. Word: cover.
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A: different meanings

Q: Sentence (1) Answer the door.
Sentence (2) Nobody answered when I knocked on the door.. Word: answer.
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A:
the same meaning