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(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Very Easy of English

Identify the multiple meanings of the word 'bank' in the following sentence: 'I will deposit my savings in the bank by the river, so they can grow.' Explain how the context of the sentence helps understand the different meanings of 'bank.'

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