First Known Use: before 12th century
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1home
noun \ˈhōm\
: the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives
: a family living together in one building, house, etc.
: a place where something normally or naturally lives or is located
Full Definition of HOME
2
: the social unit formed by a family living together
3
a : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also : the focus of one's domestic attention <home is where the heart is> b : habitat
4
a : a place of origin <salmon returning to their home to spawn>; also : one's own country <having troubles at home and abroad> b : headquarters 2 <home of the dance company>
5
: an establishment providing residence and care for people with special needs <homes for the elderly>
6
: the objective in various games; especially : home plate
— at home
1
: relaxed and comfortable : at ease <felt completely at home on the stage>
2
: in harmony with the surroundings
3
: on familiar ground : knowledgeable <teachers at home in their subject fields>
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Origin of HOME
Middle English hom, from Old English hām village, home; akin to Old High German heim home, Lithuanian šeima family, servants, Sanskrit kṣema habitable, kṣeti he dwells, Greek ktizein to inhabit
Related to HOME
2home
adverb
: to or at the place where you live
: into a finished or final position
sports : to, toward, or into a goal
Full Definition of HOME
1
: to or at one's home <go home> <stayed home all day>
2
a : to a final, closed, or ultimate position <drive a nail home> b : to or at an ultimate objective (as a goal or finish line)
3
: to a vital sensitive core <the truth struck home>
— home free
: out of jeopardy : in a comfortable position with respect to some objective
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First Known Use of HOME
before 12th century
3home
adjective
: of or relating to a home or family
: designed to be used in your home : done or made in your home
sports : at a team's own field, stadium, arena, etc.
Full Definition of HOME
1
: of, relating to, or being a home, place of origin, or base of operations <home office>
2
: prepared, done, or designed for use in a home <home remedies> <home cooking> <a home videotape system>
3
: operating or occurring in a home area <the home team> <home games>
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First Known Use of HOME
1552
4home
verb
homedhom·ing
Definition of HOME
intransitive verb
1
: to go or return home
2
of an animal : to return accurately to one's home or natal area from a distance
3
: to proceed to or toward a source of radiated energy used as a guide <missiles home in on radar>
4
: to proceed or direct attention toward an objective <science is homing in on the mysterious human process — Samuel Glucksberg>
transitive verb
: to send to or provide with a home
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First Known Use of HOME
1765
Home
biographical name \ˈhyüm, ˈhōm\
Definition of HOME
Sir Alec Douglas- 1903–1995 British prime min. (1963–64)
Home
biographical name
Definition of HOME
William Douglas- 1912–1992 bro. of prec. British dram.
HOME Defined for Kids
1home
noun \ˈhōm\
Definition of HOME for Kids
1
: the house or apartment where a person lives
2
: the place where a person was born or grew up
3
: habitat <The Arctic is the home of polar bears.>
4
: a place for the care of people unable to care for themselves <an orphans' home>
5
: a family living together <She comes from a good home.>
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: 1house 1 <There are new homes for sale.>
7
: the goal or point to be reached in some games
— at home
: relaxed and comfortable <Make yourself at home.>
2home
adverb
Definition of HOME for Kids
1
: to or at home <It feels good to be home.>
2
: to the final place or limit <Use a hammer to drive the nail home.>
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