Problem: Word: tell

Sentence 1: Tell me what is bothering you.

Sentence 2: Ellen told Helen how to avoid the crowd.

Same meaning?
A: the same meaning

Problem: Word: admit

Sentence 1: We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member.

Sentence 2: He admitted his guilt.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: mean

Sentence 1: I mean no harm.

Sentence 2: Happiness means everything.

Same meaning?
A: different meanings

Problem: Word: ruffle

Sentence 1: This play is going to ruffle some people.

Sentence 2: She has a way of ruffling feathers among her colleagues.

Same meaning?
A:
the same meaning