home

/hˈə‍ʊm/

/ˈhoʊm/

[noun] [adverb] [adjective] [verb]

Home

[NOUN]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

synonyms : place

an institution where people are cared for

synonyms : nursing home

rest home

a social unit living together

synonyms : family

house

household

menage

a place such as a house or apartment where someone lives, particularly with their family

synonyms : abode

the country or state or city where you live

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

synonyms : home base

home plate

plate

the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end

synonyms : base

place where something began and flourished

an environment offering affection and security

home

[ADVERB]

to, at, or toward the place where one lives

on or to the point aimed at

to the fullest extent; to the heart

home

[ADJECTIVE]

inside the country

synonyms : home(a)

interior(a)

internal

national

used of your own ground

antonyms : away

relating to or being where one lives or where one's roots are

to home

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

return home accurately from a long distance

provide with, or send to, a home

Examples

1. The policeman hammered home the dangers of drinking and driving.

2. A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds.

3. The world is home to a vast array of cultures and languages.

4. The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities.