Q: Does the word "application" mean the same thing in "A novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis." and "December 31 is the deadline for applications."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "shoot" mean the same thing in "Shoot a golf ball." and "Shoot craps."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "come" mean the same thing in "She could not come because she was too upset." and "He came after a few minutes."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "fall" mean the same thing in "Fall by the wayside." and "To fall a tree."?

A:
different meanings