English Words With Multiple Meanings

[Ramseth]

You forgot what crack means in US English. If one day Drifter goes to US with me, I'll pass him some to smoke, then call police to arrest him. Just kidding.

 

[groober2011]

One of the English words with the most meanings or usage: Crack

Can be used as a verb, noun, even an adjective if you extend it to cracking or cracker.

-- euphemism for cocaine.

The more I keep saying crack, it seems to lose meaning...... crack, crack, crack, crack, crack.............

Any other English words with multiple usage?

You forgot what crack means in US English. If one day Drifter goes to US with me, I'll pass him some to smoke, then call police to arrest him. Just kidding.

Already stated by TS.

 

[Ramseth]

Already stated by TS.

Apology, my miss for scrolling too fast. Anyway, apology is in fashion now.

 

[Unrepented]

Intercourse :p

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Any other English words with multiple usage?

 

[Ramseth]

Intercourse :p

This reminds me of one of the most multiple versatile English words - fuck!

Fuck you - can mean sexual intercourse with you
Fuck you - can mean I curse you to go and die
Fuck you - can mean long time no see, good to see you
Fuck you - can mean what hell, I don't give a damn

 

[drifter]

the word grass , pot and weed have different meaning too stone also have different meaning

 

[looneytan]

Intercourse :p

Intercourse just got one meaning but Multiple ways to do it

 

[kulgai]

SET
1. to place in a particular position or posture: to set a table for dinner or to set the mannequin on the display stand.
2. to put into some condition: to set a house on fire or set fire to a house
3. to put in the proper or desired order or condition for use: to set a mouse trap.
4. to arrange something into a particular style: to set your hair
5. to put a value on something: he sets $80,000 as the selling amount for his car or his boss sets a high premium on puntuality.
6. to determine or fix : to set a time limit or to set a date for the audit.
7. to cause to pass into a given state or condition: to set one's mind at rest or to set a prisoner free.
8. to present as a model; to set a good example.
9. to establish for others to follow: to set a fast pace.
10. a collection: a set of golf clubs

 

[groober2011]

Present

- being, existing, or occurring at this time or now
- the present tense (grammar)
- gift
- (verb) as in "I present to you, Mr. Lim So & So."
- For the present (for the time being)
- At present (at this moment)
- presents, Law . the present writings, or this document, used in a deed of conveyance, a lease, etc., to denote the document itself: Know all men by these present.
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[HTOLAS]

Man, what a thread to encounter at the crack of dawn!

Already stated by TS.

 

[jw5]

Erection
1. The act of erecting.
2. Something erected; a construction.

Good choice, even though I sometimes cringe when people use "erection" to describe a building.
The reflex action is to look down, just to make sure.

 

[jw5]

Intercourse :p

Very rarely seen it used other than with sexual in front of it.

But I think the word intercourse actually started off as a word without any sexual connatations.
Simply means interaction or some form of gathering/debate, I believe.

 

[jw5]

SET

Another good word, although it's more with multiple usages rather than meanings.
The meanings are all simiilar, as in arrange/fix/determine.

Set also used in sports and to denote collectivity, like your example of the golf clubs.

 

[Ramseth]

Another one is fine.
If you hear that you're fine... you smile and relax.
If you hear that there's a fine...:( you frown and pay.
If you hear that it's too fine...it may be too small to find.

 

[Ramseth]

Another good word, although it's more with multiple usages rather than meanings.
The meanings are all simiilar, as in arrange/fix/determine.

Set also used in sports and to denote collectivity, like your example of the golf clubs.

As in game, set and match. Game can mean a hunted animal or a bet too. Match is more interesting. It can mean a duel, a lighting stick or a marriage.

 

[drifter]

As in game, set and match. Game can mean a hunted animal or a bet too. Match is more interesting. It can mean a duel, a lighting stick or a marriage.

ah ram please check your mail .

 

[jw5]

As in game, set and match. Game can mean a hunted animal or a bet too. Match is more interesting. It can mean a duel, a lighting stick or a marriage.

Good words, fine too. Walk a fine line.
Game theory.
Match can also mean to be the same or to find compatibility.

 

[Rogue Trader]

One of the English words with the most meanings or usage: Crack

Can be used as a verb, noun, even an adjective if you extend it to cracking or cracker.

-- euphemism for cocaine.
-- hole, e..g. butt crack, crack in the wall.
-- He is determined to crack the case.
-- prawn cracker, crunch crunch
-- the cracking process
-- What a cracking shot! A cracker of a goal!
-- Don't crack your head too hard to get the answer.
-- The plate fell on the floor with a crack.
-- his knees cracked as he bend down; crack your knuckles.

The more I keep saying crack, it seems to lose meaning...... crack, crack, crack, crack, crack.............

Any other English words with multiple usage?

"Cracking" is also an industrial process for distilling petroleum products.

 

[Rogue Trader]

One old joke I read from Penthouse:

Question: What is a lesbian's favourite drug?


Answer: Crack

 

[drifter]

"Cracking" is also an industrial process for distilling petroleum products.

psssst ...you wanna some crack ? $100 for a baggie