Problem: Sentence1: He is playing third.
Sentence2: Now put it into third.
Q: Does the term third mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: There is a constant hum of military preparation.
Sentence2: The hum of distant traffic.
Q: Does the term hum mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Would you like to come round on Sunday for a spot of lunch?
Sentence2: The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.
Q: Does the term spot mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: He didn't make the choir after his voice changed.
Sentence2: She makes more than he does, and works longer hours than he does, but she still does most of the house-cleaning.
Q: Does the term make mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning