Cool MateMeaning of Homeless
having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets
In simple words: People who do not have a home.
Homeless in a sentence
- The scheme has been set up to help homeless people.
- The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused.
- Three hundred people were left homeless by the earthquake.
- helping the homeless
How to use Homeless
Use 'homeless' to describe someone without a permanent place to live. Be sensitive when discussing this issue, as it can be a difficult topic. Avoid using it in informal or derogatory contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'home less' — imagine someone who has less than a home.
Related words
Synonyms for Homeless
- unhoused
- displaced
- roofless
- vagrant
Opposites of Homeless
- housed
- domiciled
Common mistakes with Homeless
- 'Homeless' is sometimes incorrectly used as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Confusing 'homeless' with related terms like 'houseless'.
- Assuming all homeless people choose to be without homes.
Homeless appears in
Homeless in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مشرد
الناس اللي ما عندهم بيت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গৃহহীন
যাদের কোনো বাড়ি নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Obdachlos
Leute, die kein Zuhause haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Sin hogar
Gente que no tiene casa.
- Persianفارسی
بیخانمان
آدمهایی که خونه ندارن.
- FrenchFrançais
Sans-abri
Les gens qui n'ont pas de maison.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेघर
ऐसे लोग जिनके पास घर नहीं होता।
- ItalianItaliano
Senza fissa dimora
Persone che non hanno una casa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sem-abrigo
Pessoas que não têm casa.
- RussianРусский
Бездомный
Люди, у которых нет дома.
- Urduاردو
بے گھر
ایسے لوگ جن کا کوئی گھر نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
无家可归的
没有家的人。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Homeless
What does Homeless mean?
People who do not have a home.
What is the definition of Homeless?
having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets
How do you use Homeless in a sentence?
The scheme has been set up to help homeless people.
Can you give another example of Homeless?
The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused.
What are synonyms for Homeless?
Common alternatives include unhoused, displaced, roofless, vagrant.
What is the opposite of Homeless?
Opposite meanings include housed, domiciled.
What words go with Homeless?
It commonly pairs with be, become, end up, intentionally, unintentionally, chronically.
What are common mistakes when using Homeless?
'Homeless' is sometimes incorrectly used as a noun instead of an adjective. Confusing 'homeless' with related terms like 'houseless'. Assuming all homeless people choose to be without homes.
How do you pronounce Homeless?
US: /["/ˈhəʊmləs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhəʊmləs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Homeless?
Use 'homeless' to describe someone without a permanent place to live. Be sensitive when discussing this issue, as it can be a difficult topic. Avoid using it in informal or derogatory contexts.
What CEFR level is Homeless?
"Homeless" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.