homework
/'houmwə:k/
Definition
- Noun:
- Schoolwork assigned to be completed outside of class time: "Homework" refers to tasks or assignments given by a teacher to a student to be done after school hours, typically at home.
- Thorough preparatory research or investigation: In a broader, often professional context, "homework" can mean the necessary background study or preparation done before an undertaking.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The teacher gave us a lot of homework in math.
- I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play.
- Before the meeting, she did her homework on the company's financial history.
Advanced Usage
- "To do one's homework": To complete school assignments or, figuratively, to be well-prepared through prior research.
- He aced the interview because he had really done his homework on the industry trends.
- "A piece of homework": Used to refer to a single assignment.
- The essay was a challenging piece of homework.
Variants and Related Words
- Homeroom (n): A classroom where a school class meets daily for administrative purposes. (Note: This is a different, unrelated compound word).
- Housework (n): The work of cleaning, cooking, etc., in a household. (Note: This is a different word often confused with "homework").
Synonyms
- Assignment: A task or piece of work assigned to someone.
- Schoolwork: Work done for or during school.
- Preparation: The action or process of making ready.
Related Phrases
- "Homework assignment": A specific task given as homework.
- The homework assignment is to read chapter five.
- "Homework help": Assistance provided to complete homework.
- She offers homework help to younger students.
Idioms
- "The dog ate my homework": A humorous, stereotypical, and often unbelievable excuse for not having completed an assignment.
- He was late with the report and joked, "The dog ate my homework."
Noun
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preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
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