Question: Here is one sentence: The action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds.
Here is another sentence: Gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible.
Does the action mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning


Question: Here is one sentence: A prison term.
Here is another sentence: He was sentenced to a term of six years in prison.
Does the term mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning


Question: Here is one sentence: Now I see!
Here is another sentence: I want to see whether she speaks French.
Does the see mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings


Question: Here is one sentence: Katie's sick, so I need to check up on her and see if she needs anything.
Here is another sentence: Check the brakes.
Does the check mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning