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

However, she still strongly believes "the military should never, ever mark its own homework".

From BBC

"Before you go on your phone, you need to get everything done first, like your homework, your revision and things like that," she says.

From BBC

Unlike adults, the younger inmates will always be accompanied by guards, whether to play football, paint or make sure they go to school and do their homework.

From Barron's

When their homework was done, the boys and I trooped upstairs.

From Literature

“I’ve been telling readers of my email newsletter External link to do their homework before they leave, even if it’s to a place they think they know, like Mexico.”

From Barron's

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