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Is A word spelled the same with 2 definitions?

Yes, there are many words in the English language that are spelled the same but have different meanings. These are called homographs.

Here are a few examples:

* Bat: A nocturnal flying mammal, and a piece of equipment used in baseball.

* Bow: A knot tied in a ribbon, and a weapon used for shooting arrows.

* Can: A metal container, and the ability to do something.

* Fine: A payment for wrongdoing, and of high quality.

* Lead: A heavy metal, and to guide.

* Minute: A unit of time, and very small.

* Object: A thing, and to oppose something.

* Produce: To create something, and fruits and vegetables.

* Record: A written account, and to capture sound or video.

* Right: Correct or proper, and the opposite of left.

Can you think of any other homographs?

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