Simple meaning
What does Homework mean?
schoolwork done at home or after class.
Dictionary definition
schoolwork assigned to be done outside class time.
Example sentences
Homework in a sentence
easy
Our class used homework during today's activity.
medium
In homework instructions, the teacher explained how to use homework correctly.
hard
During group work, students discussed how homework helped organize information and improve communication.
Synonyms
Words like Homework
related school termClose meaning in classroom or assignment contexts.
similar learning wordUsed in similar school situations with slight differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unorganized stepContrast when work is not structured or clear.
missing itemContrast when something needed is not provided.
Word family
Homework word family
Base word
homework
noun
homework
Base form.
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What does homework mean?
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