A1 noun Neutral #3,716 most common

home

/hoʊm/

A home is the place where a person or a family lives and feels they belong. It is often used to describe both the physical building and the emotional sense of comfort and safety associated with it.

Examples

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1

I usually go home at five o'clock after work.

I usually go home at five o'clock after work.

2

The applicant must prove they have a stable home environment.

The applicant must prove they have a stable home environment.

3

I'm finally home, what a long day!

I'm finally home, what a long day!

Word Family

Noun
home
Verb
home
Adverb
home
Adjective
homely
Related
household
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Memory Tip

Remember: 'Home is where the Heart is.' The word 'Home' and 'Heart' both start with the letter H.

Quick Quiz

After a long vacation, it is always nice to return ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: home

Examples

1

I usually go home at five o'clock after work.

everyday

I usually go home at five o'clock after work.

2

The applicant must prove they have a stable home environment.

formal

The applicant must prove they have a stable home environment.

3

I'm finally home, what a long day!

informal

I'm finally home, what a long day!

4

Research indicates that a quiet home life improves academic performance.

academic

Research indicates that a quiet home life improves academic performance.

5

Many employees are finding it difficult to maintain a home office.

business

Many employees are finding it difficult to maintain a home office.

Word Family

Noun
home
Verb
home
Adverb
home
Adjective
homely
Related
household

Common Collocations

go home to travel to the place where you live
feel at home to feel comfortable in a place
stay at home to remain inside your house
home address the specific location of your house
nursing home a place where elderly people are cared for

Common Phrases

make yourself at home

please relax and be comfortable in my house

home sweet home

the pleasure of returning to your own house

there's no place like home

your own home is the best place to be

Often Confused With

home vs house

A house is just the physical structure, while home is the place where you live and feel a connection.

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Usage Notes

In English, we do not use the preposition 'to' with 'home' when following verbs of movement like 'go', 'come', or 'run'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'I go to home' which is incorrect; the correct form is 'I go home'.

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Memory Tip

Remember: 'Home is where the Heart is.' The word 'Home' and 'Heart' both start with the letter H.

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Word Origin

Originates from the Old English word 'hām', meaning a dwelling, estate, or village.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable when used as a destination (go home). Countable when referring to physical buildings (many homes). Can function as a noun, adverb, or adjective.
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking cultures, 'home' is considered a very private space and inviting someone over is a sign of friendship.

Quick Quiz

After a long vacation, it is always nice to return ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: home

More Family words

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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