home
/hoʊm/the place where one lives, typically as a family or household
They bought a new home in the suburbs.
They purchased a residential property outside the city.
Can refer to a house, apartment, or other dwelling.
the place where one was born or grew up
I'm going back to my hometown for the holidays.
The speaker is visiting their birthplace during the festive season.
Often used with 'town' or 'city' to specify location.
a place where something is based or originates
The company's headquarters is its home base.
The main office serves as the central location for operations.
Used metaphorically for organizations or concepts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Home' is often used with prepositions like 'at home' or 'from home.'
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
In English, 'home' is usually lowercase unless it's part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Home Depot').
📖Word Origin
From Old English 'hām,' meaning 'village, home, abode,' from Proto-Germanic 'haimaz.'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a verb meaning 'to return to one's home' (e.g., 'I homed after work').