The word "bank" is a homonym. In which sentence does it mean the side of a river?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The word "bank" is a homonym, meaning it has multiple distinct meanings.
In sentence A, "bank" refers to a financial institution where money is kept.
In sentence B, "bank" refers to the land alongside a river or other body of water.
In sentence C, "bank on" is a phrasal verb meaning to rely on or depend on.
In sentence D, "central bank" refers to a national financial institution that controls the money supply.