Homework
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homework is a noun meaning Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
Meaning
Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
More Meanings
- (literally, now rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.
- (BDSM) Tasks assigned by a dominant for a submissive to perform when they are physically away from their dominant or otherwise free.
- (slang, euphemistic) Sexual intercourse.
Example Sentences
You must do your homework before you can watch television.
Even 15-year-olds do no more than 30 minutes' homework a night.
My wife and I want a kid, and we do plenty of homework, but goddamn it, Dutch, I just can't connect.
Under the proposals, an assurance is given that GBR (in the words of the plan) will not be marking its own homework.
Word Forms
- homeworks
Synonyms for homework
Depending on context, synonyms include sex, preparation, prep.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preparation, prep, schoolwork, work, lesson, task.
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