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What homonym has the most meanings?

It's difficult to definitively say which homonym has the *most* meanings, as it depends on how you define "meaning" and how you count them. Some words have a lot of different shades of meaning, while others have more distinct definitions.

However, some strong contenders for homonyms with a wide range of meanings include:

* "Run": This verb can refer to moving quickly on foot, operating a machine, flowing, be in a particular state, and even be used in a variety of idiomatic expressions.

* "Set": This verb can describe placing something, fixing something in a particular position, becoming solid, and many other actions. It also has noun forms with several different meanings.

* "Sound": This word can refer to a noise, the quality of a noise, something that is healthy, something that is firm, and even a body of water.

* "Light": This word can refer to the opposite of darkness, something not heavy, a source of illumination, and even a specific kind of food.

Ultimately, the "winner" would depend on how you define "meaning" and how you count different shades of meaning.

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