Q: Does "beat" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The boat beat in the strong wind.

Beat the subway fare.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

Q: Does "admit" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

We can not admit non-members into our club building.

She admitted us here.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "be" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

I shall be writing to you soon.

The dog was drowned by the boy.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
the same meaning