Meaning of the word house in English
What does house mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
house
US /haʊs/
UK /haʊs/
Noun
1.
a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
Example:
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They bought a new house in the suburbs.
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The old house needs a lot of repairs.
2.
a building in which people meet for a particular activity
Example:
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The opera house was packed for the premiere.
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The publishing house released a new novel.
Verb
1.
to provide (a person or animal) with a place to live
Example:
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The shelter aims to house homeless people.
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The new building will house the entire department.
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