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Word Forms of “Home”

The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.

Word Family of Home

Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.

What is the noun of home? — home

home

What is the verb of home? — home

home

What is the adverb of home? — home

home

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • I leave for work at 8 AM and return home at 6 PM. A1
  • She felt homesick and missed her home when she moved to a new city. A2
  • Home is where the heart is, a common saying about belonging. B1

Origin and Word Formation of Home

From Old English 'hām' meaning dwelling or village.

In many cultures, home represents not just a physical space but emotional security and family identity.

Common Word Form Mistakes with Home

Wrong: I go to home after school.

Correct: I go home after school.

'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.

Use coordinating conjunction 'and' without repeating the subject when verbs share the same subject.

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Home

What are the word forms of “home”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “home”?

“home” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Can “home” be both a noun and a verb?

Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.

Where does “home” come from?

From Old English 'hām' meaning dwelling or village.

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