Home

Definition

Home refers to a place where one lives permanently or is deeply connected emotionally. It can also describe a sense of belonging or safety. As a verb, it can mean to move or focus directly toward a target or goal.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective
• Adverb
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /hoʊm/
• Respelling: hohm

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /həʊm/
• Respelling: hohm

Etymology

The word "home" originates from Old English "hām," meaning "dwelling, house, or village," derived from Proto-Germanic "*haimaz," meaning "home" or "village," and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European "*ḱei-" meaning "to lie down or settle."

Derivatives

• Homeless (adjective)
• Homelike (adjective)
• Homeward (adverb/adjective)
• Homemaker (noun)
• Homestead (noun)

Synonyms

• House
• Dwelling
• Residence

Antonyms

• Homelessness
• Foreign
• None

Usage

The term "home" is widely used to refer to both a physical location and an emotional concept. For example, "She returned home after the long trip," or "This place feels like home."

Related Terms

• House: A physical structure used as a dwelling.
• Shelter: A place offering protection and safety.
• Hearth: A symbol of home and family life.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A place where one lives permanently: Refers to a residence or dwelling.
  • Example: "Their home is in the countryside."
• A place of origin or belonging: Describes where someone feels connected or safe.
  • Example: "She made the city her new home."

Adjective

• Relating to or occurring at home: Describes activities or attributes associated with one’s dwelling.
  • Example: "He prefers home cooking to eating out."

Adverb

• To or at one’s residence: Indicates movement toward or location at home.
  • Example: "They went home after the party."

Verb

• To move or focus directly toward a target: Describes an action of honing in on something.
  • Example: "The missile homed in on its target."