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Multiple-Meaning Words
The English language features many words that possess multiple meanings, serving as both nouns and verbs. Examples of such words include "bank," "bluff," "case," "charge," "lash," and "
av Dedra Christly 10 år siden
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The English language has many words which have multiple meanings. Bank, bluff, case, charge, lash, and pawn are examples of multiple-meaning words. The nouns are in green and the verbs are in pink. All of the web pictures used came from Commons and are reusable.
Did he bank the snow?
Which bank do you use for your checking account?
While playing poker, he bluffed convincingly.
We stood high up on the bluff, overlooking the valley.
An example of Case used as a verb: "The thief planned to case the house to see when it would be empty."
We thought we were in the right place, but that is not the case.
He put the papers in his case.
She had to pawn her crystal to pay her rent.
The servant was the king's pawn.
He chose to lash out at his sister when he was angry.
She had a lash in her eye.
An example of Charge used as a noun: "There was a charge on my statement that I didn't recognize."
They decided to charge their enemy on the battleground.
He chose to charge the items to his credit card.
