homework

/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

UK: /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/

homework

English Noun Top 3,046
American (Lessac) (medium)
Female 0.8s
American (Amy) (medium)
Female 0.8s
American (Ryan) (medium)
Male 0.5s
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Definition

Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.

Etymology

From home + work.

Example Sentences

  • "You must do your homework before you can watch television."
  • "They will also be doing a few preparation homeworks for the practical CA during this time so it won't all be Unit1 focussed."
  • "Even 15-year-olds do no more than 30 minutes' homework a night."
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