home

//hoʊm//
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Noun

homesPlural
1

The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

I'm going home after work.

2

The place where something originated, was founded, or is most common; the native habitat or environment.

Italy is the home of pizza.

3

An institution providing care for people who need it, such as the elderly or orphans.

My grandmother lives in a home for the elderly.

4

The finishing point in a race or the goal in certain games.

The runners sprinted toward home.

Verb

homedPast tense
homedPast participle
homingPresent participle
homesThird-person singular
1

To move or be aimed toward a target or destination with great accuracy.

The missile homed in on its target.

2

To return by instinct to one's territory after leaving it.

Pigeons can home from hundreds of miles away.

Adverb

1

To or at the place where one lives.

I went home after work.

2

To the point aimed at; to the full extent.

His criticism hit home.

Adjective

1

Relating to one's own home or country; domestic.

The company focuses on the home market.

2

Played or taking place at one's own sports ground or venue.

Our team won the home game.

Antonym

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