home
hohm
Home (noun) means the place where someone lives, especially with their family. Example: “My home is a small flat above a bakery near the station.”
noun
1
The place where someone lives, especially with their family.
"My home is a small flat above a bakery near the station."
"After the trip, it felt good to finally be home."
"They bought their first home last year."
adj
1
Relating to one's own dwelling or country, as opposed to abroad.
"The team lost its unbeaten home record."
"The minister spoke about home affairs rather than foreign policy."
"Our home game starts at three, so fans are arriving early."
adv
1
To or at one's place of residence.
"She drove home after the late shift."
"I'm going home now because it is getting late."
"Please come straight home after school so we can have dinner."
How to use home
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere you live — your house, or more broadly, the place or country you feel you belong to.
Common pairings
at home
home team
leave home
feel at home
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- Third person singular
- homes
- Past tense
- homed
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Etymology
From Old English hām, going back to a very old Indo-European root meaning "village" or "dwelling place."
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What does “home” mean?
The word “home” means the place where someone lives, especially with their family. In plain terms, where you live — your house, or more broadly, the place or country you feel you belong to.
How do you pronounce “home”?
“Home” is pronounced hohm (/hoʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “home” in a sentence?
Here is “home” used in a sentence: “After the trip, it felt good to finally be home.”
What is another word for “home”?
Words with a similar meaning to “home” include homeward.
What is the opposite of “home”?
The opposite of “home” — its antonyms — is End.
What part of speech is “home”?
Depending on how it is used, “home” can be a noun, an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “home” come from?
The word “home” comes from Old English. From Old English hām, going back to a very old Indo-European root meaning "village" or "dwelling place.".
Is “home” a common word?
“Home” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between a house and a home?
A house is a building — a physical structure people live in. A home is the emotional idea of where you belong, filled with family, comfort, and memories. A house becomes a home once someone lives there and grows attached to it. That's why an empty house is still a house, but not yet a home.
Why is home important to people?
Home offers safety, privacy, and a sense of belonging. It's where people rest, raise families, and feel most themselves, free from outside pressure. Psychologically, having a stable home supports wellbeing and identity, which is why losing one is so distressing and why the very idea of 'home' carries such deep emotional weight.
Can a place other than a house be called home?
Yes. Home is defined by belonging, not by building type. A flat, a caravan, a boat, or a single room can all be home. People also call their hometown, their country, or even a close community their home. Wherever someone feels they truly belong and can settle can rightly be called home.
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