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Words with Multiple Meanings:

General:

* Address: (n) a location, (v) to speak to

* Bat: (n) a nocturnal flying mammal, (n) a piece of equipment in baseball

* Book: (n) a bound collection of printed pages, (v) to reserve

* Bright: (adj) shining, (adj) intelligent

* Can: (n) a metal container, (v) to be able to

* Change: (n) a difference, (v) to alter

* Check: (n) a mark, (v) to examine

* Cool: (adj) low in temperature, (adj) stylish

* Fine: (adj) excellent, (n) a penalty

* Fire: (n) a burning flame, (v) to dismiss

* Flat: (adj) level, (n) an apartment

* Game: (n) a form of entertainment, (n) wild animals hunted

* Grave: (n) a burial site, (adj) serious

* Light: (n) electromagnetic radiation, (adj) not heavy

* Mean: (adj) unkind, (adj) average

* Note: (n) a written message, (v) to observe

* Park: (n) a green area, (v) to leave a vehicle

* Play: (n) a theatrical performance, (v) to engage in recreation

* Right: (adj) correct, (n) a privilege

* Run: (v) to move quickly, (n) a series of events

* Scale: (n) a device for measuring weight, (n) the outer covering of a fish

* Spring: (n) a season, (n) a coiled piece of metal

* Table: (n) a piece of furniture, (v) to postpone

* Trip: (n) a journey, (v) to stumble

* Wave: (n) a crest of water, (v) to move a hand in greeting

Specific Categories:

* Body Parts:

* Arm: (n) part of the body, (n) a weapon

* Eye: (n) organ of sight, (n) a small hole

* Foot: (n) part of the leg, (n) a measurement

* Hand: (n) part of the arm, (n) a pointer on a clock

* Animals:

* Bear: (n) a mammal, (v) to endure

* Cat: (n) a feline, (v) to vomit

* Dog: (n) a canine, (v) to follow closely

* Fish: (n) aquatic animal, (v) to catch fish

* Objects:

* Box: (n) a container, (v) to enclose

* Case: (n) a container, (n) a legal situation

* Chair: (n) a piece of furniture, (v) to preside over

* Glass: (n) a material, (n) a drinking vessel

* Key: (n) a metal device, (n) a solution

* Match: (n) a small stick, (n) a game

* Verbs:

* Break: (v) to separate, (n) a pause

* Call: (v) to speak, (n) a phone call

* Carry: (v) to transport, (n) the ability to hold

* Close: (v) to shut, (adj) near

* Cut: (v) to divide, (n) a wound

* Draw: (v) to sketch, (n) a tie

* Fall: (v) to descend, (n) autumn

* Hold: (v) to grasp, (n) a position

* Jump: (v) to leap, (n) a sudden change

* Lead: (v) to guide, (n) a metal

* Meet: (v) to encounter, (n) a gathering

* Pick: (v) to choose, (n) a tool

* Raise: (v) to lift, (n) an increase

* Read: (v) to comprehend, (n) a reading

* Run: (v) to move quickly, (n) a series of events

* See: (v) to perceive, (n) a performance

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, as many words in the English language have multiple meanings. The best way to understand the intended meaning of a word is to consider the context in which it is used.

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