homework — school work assigned to be done outside the classroom
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: school work assigned to be done outside the classroom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework - again!
- She always does her homework right after school.
- The teacher gave us so much homework that I became a homework zombie.
homework
NOUN[/ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/]
school work assigned to be done outside the classroom
She finishes her math homework at the kitchen table before dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Homework is a compound word formed from 'home' and 'work', emerging in English usage from the late 19th century. Originally denoting any work performed at home, the term gradually specialized to refer specifically to schoolwork assigned to students to complete outside the classroom.
Breakdown
home (dwelling place) + work (labor, task) = work performed at one's residence, particularly academic assignments.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework - again!”
“She always does her homework right after school.”
“The teacher gave us so much homework that I became a homework zombie.”
“Don't forget to bring your homework tomorrow.”
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