The teacher asked us each to state what we did over the summer. I said that I had gone to Maine, a state on the east coast. What are two meanings for the word "state"?
Location/territory, to say
Jill came in second in the race. She finished only one second after the winner. What are two meanings for the word "second"?
Next (after being first), unit of time
Every tigers fan got a gift at today's game. The gift was a paper fan with the team's name printed on it. What are two meanings for the word "fan"?
A device to move air, someone who really likes something (team, tv show, etc.)