Meaning of the word home in English

What does home mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

home

US /hoʊm/

UK /həʊm/

the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

Example:

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I'm going home for the holidays.

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She made her new apartment feel like home.

Synonym:

residence dwelling abode household domicile

the native country, area, or city of a person or animal.

Example:

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He returned to his home after years abroad.

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The lion's natural home is the African savanna.

Synonym:

homeland native land habitat territory

at or to one's home.

Example:

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I'll be home by midnight.

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He works from home on Fridays.

Antonym:

away

of or relating to a home, house, or household.

Example:

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We need to address some home issues.

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She enjoys home cooking.

to send or return (a person or thing) to their home or to where they came from.

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The team will home in on the target.

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The pigeon homed back to its loft.