Synonyms for

Home

Verb / həʊm / Another word for home — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

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Common collocations

  • go home
  • feel at home
  • home sweet home
  • home address
  • home country
  • home page
  • home run
  • home town

Word family

noun home
verb home
adjective home
adverb home

Usage note

While 'home' can be used as a verb meaning to return to one's home, it is often considered informal. As an adverb, it usually implies direction towards home, as in 'He went home'.

Example sentences

  1. I can't wait to go home and relax!
  2. My parents bought a new home in the countryside.
  3. The homeless man slept on a park bench instead of a warm home.
  4. I miss the smell of my mom's cooking at home.
  5. I always feel safe and comfortable when I'm at home.

Quotes

  • Home is where the heart is.
  • There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
  • Home is not a place...it's a feeling.

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