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homes

/həʊmz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A place where people live. It can be a house, an apartment, or any other type of shelter that provides shelter and protection.

    - "My home is located in the heart of the city."
    - "I always feel comfortable and relaxed at home."
    - "My family and I have lived in this house for over 10 years."
  • noun

    The base or foundation of something.

    - "The pyramids of Egypt are the homes of the pharaohs."
    - "The computer's motherboard is the home of its central processing unit."
Pronunciation
  1. /hoʊmz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100756"
Synonyms

home base , abode , domicile , dwelling , house , residence , tenement
Rhymes
Words rhyming with homes
combs , bomes , domes , homes
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. homes (Irish) : walls

  2. homes (Scottish) : land, territory

  3. homes (English) : the base or foundation of something

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. homes (Irish) : walls

  2. homes (Scottish) : land, territory

Variants
List of all variants of homes that leads to same result
at home , at homes , home , homes , homed , homing , detention home , detention homes , forever , forever family , forever families , forever home , forever homes , foster home , foster homes , funeral home , funeral homes , funeral parlor , group home , group homes , harvest home , harvest homes , mobile home , mobile homes
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

homeness, homier, homiest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ham' meaning 'dwelling place, village, enclosure'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The average American spends about 2.5 hours per day at home.

  2. The largest home in the world is the Antilia in Mumbai, India, which has 27 floors and 600 rooms.

  3. The word 'home' appears over 100 times in the Bible.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. house: A building that provides shelter and protection for people.

  2. apartment: A self-contained unit in a larger building, designed for living.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Homes have been a central theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. They represent safety, comfort, and the foundation of family and community.

How to Memorize "homes"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a cozy house with a red door and a white picket fence.
    - Visualize a family sitting around the dinner table.
    - Imagine a person coming home after a long day at work.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'homes' with the feeling of safety and comfort.
    - Think of the word 'homes' as a symbol of family and community.
    - Associate the word 'homes' with the idea of shelter and protection.

  3. mnemonics

    - H - House, a place where families live.
    - O - Often provides comfort and shelter.
    - M - Memories are made within its walls.
    - E - Everyone deserves a place to call their own.
    - S - Sheltered from the elements and the outside world.
    - E - A place where love and support are found.

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