homework

American  

[hohm-wurk] / ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk /

noun

1. schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork ).

2. a single assignment of such schoolwork: Homeworks are due at the beginning of class.

3. paid work done at home, as piecework.

4. thorough preparatory study of a subject.

   to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.

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homework British  

/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. school work done out of lessons, esp at home

2. any preparatory study

3. work done at home for pay

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homework Idioms  

1. see do one's homework.

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Etymology

Origin of homework

First recorded in 1675–85; home + work

Example Sentences

The idea of watching a carefully lit, heavily scored portrait of Melania in a movie theater feels less like satire and more like homework about decaying empires.

From Salon

“Reading Einstein instead of doing your homework. You missed the easy stuff.”

From Literature

This is backed up by research from Internet Matters, which found 64% of teens are using AI chatbots for help with everything from homework to emotional advice and companionship.

From BBC

But some parents were sceptical, because their children needed apps to access homework.

From BBC

These included watching grandchildren overnight, caring for sick grandchildren, playing or taking part in leisure activities, helping with homework, driving grandchildren to school or other activities, preparing meals, and similar forms of support.

From Science Daily

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