Definition of Home
Quick Meaning of Home
The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.
Detailed Definition of Home
The place where a person lives, typically with family.
How to Pronounce Home
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Rhymes with 'goat' and 'stone'. The vowel is long and pure.
Origin and Etymology of Home
From Old English 'hām' meaning dwelling or village.
How to Use Home in a Sentence
Each example shows “home” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“I leave for work at 8 AM and return home at 6 PM.”
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“She felt homesick and missed her home when she moved to a new city.”
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“Home is where the heart is, a common saying about belonging.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Home
Common Synonyms for Home
Smart Synonyms for Home — When to Use Each
- house
- for the physical building itself
- residence
- formal term for official contexts
- abode
- literary way to say home
Common Collocations with Home
These phrases pair with “home” in everyday English:
- go home
- return home
- at home
- make a home
- feel at home
Common Mistakes When Using Home
Even fluent speakers slip up with “home”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I go to home after school.
- ✓ Correct: I go home after school.
- Why: 'Home' as an adverb doesn't take 'to'; use 'go home' directly.
- ✗ Wrong: She goes home and she does her homework.
- ✓ Correct: She goes home and does her homework.
- Why: Use coordinating conjunction 'and' without repeating the subject when verbs share the same subject.
Other Forms of Home
- Noun: home
- Verb: home
- Adjective: home (in compounds)
- Adverb: home
Frequently Asked Questions About Home
What is the meaning of "Home"?
The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.
How do you pronounce "Home"?
The IPA is /hoʊm/. Rhymes with 'goat' and 'stone'. The vowel is long and pure.
What part of speech is "Home"?
"Home" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Home"?
Common synonyms include residence, dwelling, house.
How do you use "Home" in a sentence?
For example: "I leave for work at 8 AM and return home at 6 PM."