Multiple Meaning Words
Name two meanings of the word: mold
1) to form or make
2) a type of fungus that grows
After a week of tests and after school clubs, Jerome was exhausted. All he wanted to do when he got home was to hit the sack.
go to sleep
Mrs. Smith loves to host parties. She likes to plan what food to have and what to do during the party.
What does "host" mean?
entertain people for an event
Brad went downstairs and started looking for wrapping paper, tape, and scissors. He put the box on the table and got to work.
What is Brad doing?
wrapping a present
Name two meanings of the word: pound
1) to beat or to hit
2) a unit of weight
3) currency of the UK
I have to make sure I don’t let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party for my mom!
tell a secret
The vase is very fragile. It’s made of glass, so you need to be careful.
What does fragile mean?
easily broken
Jason knelt in the grass and dug small holes in the soil. He dropped the tiny seeds into the hole and covered it up. Last, he watered the soil.
What is Jason doing?
planting a seed or flower
Name two meanings of the word: pitcher
1) something that can hold liquid that you can pour out of
2) baseball player that throws the ball
My grandpa only eats dessert once in a blue moon. He doesn’t really like sweet things.
happens very rarely
Leah would often mock her sister. Her sister would tell her mother that Leah was being mean to her.
What does "mock" mean?
to tease someone
Rachael asked her brother for help with her homework. Her brother got out a calculator and told her they would check their work.
What subject do you think Rachael is working on?
math
Name two meanings of the word: ship
1) big boat
2) to mail something
Right before I sat down to take my science test, I got butterflies in my stomach. Even though I always study, I feel nervous before tests.
feel nervous or anxious
After running the marathon, Jenny was weary, and she wanted to sleep for the rest of the day.
What does "weary" mean?
very tired
Jeffrey is going out with some friends this afternoon. He buys his ticket and then buys some popcorn. Then he and his friends go into the dark room.
Where is Jeffrey?
movie theater
Name two meanings of the word: bark
1) sound a dog makes
2) part of a tree trunk
Mr. Johnson said he’s not buying a new TV because it costs an arm and a leg.
very expensive
Rollercoasters always make me queasy. I don’t like feeling sick to my stomach, so I don’t go on them.
What does "queasy" mean?
feeling sick
Josie is going on her favorite ride. She loves the speed and the way her stomach feels like it’s not in her body when she flies down the steep incline. This one even has two loops.
What is Josie’s favorite ride?
roller coaster