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home

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈhoʊm// UK //hˈəʊm// home Archaic General-service Informal

n. the place where you live and feel you belong. It is more than just a building; it is where you feel comfortable and safe.

n. the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. Often carries a strong emotional connotation of belonging and security beyond the physical structure of a house.


SIMPLE

I am going home to see my family.

CONTEXTUAL

After traveling for three months, she was finally ready to return home and sleep in her own bed.

COMPLEX

The concept of home often shifts from a physical location to a network of relationships as people move between different cities throughout their adult lives.

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Origin

From home.

Usage

Often used without a preposition after verbs of motion (e.g., 'go home' rather than 'go to home').

Pitfall

I am going to homeI am going homeWhen used as an adverb of direction with verbs of motion, 'home' does not take the preposition 'to'.

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