Meaning & Definition of word "Home"

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    Home

    /hoʊm/

    noun:

    • 1. The place where one lives; a residence.
      • Example: After a long day at work, I look forward to returning home.
    • 2. A place that one regards as belonging to oneself; a native place or country.
      • Example: She always feels that the countryside is her true home.
    • 3. The dwelling place of a family or household.
      • Example: Their home was filled with laughter and love.

    verb:

    • 1. To provide a home or shelter for; to house.
      • Example: The organization aims to home abandoned animals.

    adverb:

    • 1. To or at the place where one lives.
      • Example: He walked home after school.
    • 2. To the place where one belongs.
      • Example: She felt a deep longing to return home.

    Etymology

    Old English 'hām', meaning 'village, estate, dwelling, home'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    home sweet home:

    A saying that expresses a sense of comfort and safety in one's own home.

    bring it home:

    To make a point clearer or more relevant.

    go home:

    To return to one's place of residence.

    home is where the heart is:

    A saying suggesting that one's home is not just a physical location, but wherever loved ones are.

    Related Words

    house:

    A building for human habitation.

    family:

    A group of individuals living together, typically consisting of parents and their children.

    neighborhood:

    A district or community within a town or city.

    Slang Meanings of home

    Meaning: The crib

    Example Sentence: Let's go back to the crib after the party.

    Meaning: The pad

    Example Sentence: We're just chilling at the pad this weekend.

    Meaning: The digs

    Example Sentence: I love the vibe of my digs.