Meaning of Homework
In simple words: Schoolwork that students do at home.
Homework in a sentence
- I have to finish my homework before I can go out.
- The teacher assigned us a lot of homework for the weekend.
- Making a study schedule can help you manage your homework better.
- She always does her homework on time and submits it carefully.
How to use Homework
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for all ages, but typically more relevant for students and teachers. Not used in everyday adult conversations unless referring to children.
Grammar pattern
homework + object
Memory hint
Think of 'home' + 'work' — the work you take home.
Related words
Synonyms for Homework
Common mistakes with Homework
- Using 'homeworks' as a plural form.
- Confusing 'homework' with 'assignment' (not all assignments are homework).
- Saying 'do homework' instead of 'do the homework'.
Homework appears in
Homework in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الواجب المنزلي
أعمال مدرسية يقوم بها الطلاب في المنزل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাড়ির কাজ
স্কুলের পড়া যা ছাত্রছাত্রীরা বাড়িতে করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Hausaufgaben
Schulaufgaben, die Schüler zu Hause erledigen.
- SpanishEspañol
Tarea
Trabajo escolar que los estudiantes hacen en casa.
- Persianفارسی
تکلیف
درسهایی که دانشآموزان در خانه انجام میدهند.
- FrenchFrançais
Devoirs
Travail scolaire que les élèves font à la maison.
- Hindiहिन्दी
होमवर्क
स्कूल का काम जो छात्र घर पर करते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Compiti
I compiti scolastici che gli studenti fanno a casa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Trabalho de casa
Lição de casa que os alunos fazem em casa.
- RussianРусский
Домашнее задание
Школьные задания, которые ученики делают дома.
- Urduاردو
ہوم ورک
اسکول کا وہ کام جو طلباء گھر پر کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
作业
学生在家做的学校作业。
More words like Homework
- AssignmentB1
a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do, usually as part of their job or studies
- Task
- WorkA1
To do a job or task.
- ProjectA1
a piece of work involving careful study of a subject over a period of time, done by school or college students
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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Frequently asked questions about Homework
What does Homework mean?
Schoolwork that students do at home.
What is the definition of Homework?
work that is given by teachers for students to do at home
How do you use Homework in a sentence?
I have to finish my homework before I can go out.
Can you give another example of Homework?
The teacher assigned us a lot of homework for the weekend.
What are synonyms for Homework?
Common alternatives include assignment, task, work, project.
What is the opposite of Homework?
Opposite meanings include play, holiday.
What words go with Homework?
It commonly pairs with English, science, etc., piece, do, finish, hand in, for homework, homework on.
What are common mistakes when using Homework?
Using 'homeworks' as a plural form. Confusing 'homework' with 'assignment' (not all assignments are homework). Saying 'do homework' instead of 'do the homework'.
How do you pronounce Homework?
US: /["/ˈhəʊmwɜːrk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhəʊmwɜːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Homework?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Suitable for all ages, but typically more relevant for students and teachers. Not used in everyday adult conversations unless referring to children.
What CEFR level is Homework?
"Homework" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.

