Q: Does the word "carry" mean the same thing in "You must carry your camping gear." and "Amanda carried the package from home."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "chain" mean the same thing in "This led to an unfortunate chain of events." and "The chain of command."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "acknowledgment" mean the same thing in "She must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment." and "The preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "light" mean the same thing in "Put that light out!" and "He stopped the car and turned off the lights."?

A:
the same meaning