Q: Does "capital" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The Welsh government claims that Cardiff is Europe's youngest capital.

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.

A: the same meaning


Q: Does "post" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

He occupied a post in the treasury.

A pair of posts marked the goal.

A: different meanings


Q: Does "reply" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Please reply to my letter.

He replied that he was not sure.

A:
the same meaning