Question: Sentence 1: To make like a deer caught in the headlights.
Sentence 2: They made nice together, as if their fight never happened.
Does make mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period.
Sentence 2: David Beckham's first appearance with the LA Galaxy at Giants Stadium against the New York Red Bulls last night drew a crowd of 66237.
Does appearance mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer: the same meaning

Question: Sentence 1: Cut a check.
Sentence 2: Cut the rope.
Does cut mean the same thing in these two sentences?
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Answer:
different meanings