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homework
noun home·work \ˈhōm-ˌwərk\
: work that a student is given to do at home
: research or reading done in order to prepare for something
Full Definition of HOMEWORK
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
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First Known Use of HOMEWORK
circa 1683
Rhymes with HOMEWORK
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HOMEWORK Defined for Kids
homework
noun home·work \ˈhōm-ˌwərk\
Definition of HOMEWORK for Kids
: work (as school lessons) to be done at home
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