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UK /["/həʊm/"]/US /["/həʊm/"]/

Definition

the house or flat that you live in, especially with your family

In simple words: A place where someone lives, usually a house or apartment.

Examples

  • After a long day, I love to go home and relax.
  • My home is my favorite place in the world.
  • They decided to make their home in the city.
  • Home is where the heart is, as they say.
  • We should invite them over to our home for dinner.

Usage notes

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation. It can refer to a physical place or a feeling of safety and comfort. Avoid using it in formal contexts like academic writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'home sweet home' — a cozy place where you feel comfortable.

Collocations

  • family
  • marital
  • matrimonial
  • be away from
  • get away from
  • leave
  • address
  • number
  • background
  • at home
  • away from home
  • back home
  • a home away from home
  • a home from home
  • home sweet home
  • beautiful
  • comfortable
  • nice
  • own
  • buy
  • purchase
  • buyer
  • owner
  • ownership
  • family
  • marital
  • matrimonial
  • be away from
  • get away from
  • leave
  • address
  • number
  • background
  • at home
  • away from home
  • back home
  • a home away from home
  • a home from home
  • home sweet home
  • family
  • marital
  • matrimonial
  • be away from
  • get away from
  • leave
  • address
  • number
  • background
  • at home
  • away from home
  • back home
  • a home away from home
  • a home from home
  • home sweet home
  • care
  • children’s
  • convalescent
  • run
  • care
  • children’s
  • convalescent
  • run

Synonyms

  • residence
  • dwelling
  • house
  • habitat
  • abode

Antonyms

  • away
  • abroad

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'house' — 'home' refers to feelings, not just the building.
  • Misused in phrases like 'go to home' — use 'go home' instead.