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Many English words have more than one meaning. These are called polysemous words (from the Greek "poly" meaning many and "sema" meaning sign). The CEM 11+ exam loves to test whether you can identify the correct meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence. This lesson will help you master this important skill.
A word with multiple meanings looks and sounds the same in each use, but its meaning changes depending on the context.
| Word | Meaning 1 | Meaning 2 | Meaning 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | The side of a river | A place to keep money | To rely on someone |
| Light | Not heavy | Brightness | To set fire to |
| Bark | The sound a dog makes | The outer layer of a tree | A type of sailing ship |
| Bat | A flying mammal | A piece of sports equipment | To hit something |
| Crane | A large bird | A machine for lifting | To stretch your neck |
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