Q: Does the word "play" mean the same thing in "Play the casinos in Trouville." and "Play the stock market."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "know" mean the same thing in "I know that the President lied to the people." and "I want to know who is winning the game!"?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "canvas" mean the same thing in "The crowded canvas of history." and "The boxer picked himself up off the canvas."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "take" mean the same thing in "How should I take this message?" and "Looking at him as he came into the room, I took him for his father."?

A:
the same meaning