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House
Sounds like
HOWS
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Simple meaning
What does House mean?
A house is a building where people live.
Dictionary definition
A house is a building where people live; to house means to provide a place for someone or something.
Example sentences
House in a sentence
easy
The blue house has a red door.
medium
Their house is near the school.
hard
The shelter can house animals until they find safe homes.
Synonyms
Words like House
homeA place where someone lives or belongs.
dwellingA building or place where people live.
Antonyms
Opposite words
outdoorsOutside, not inside a house.
workplaceA place for work rather than a home.
Word family
House word family
Base word
house
noun
houses
More than one house.
verb
housed
Provided a place for something or someone.
noun
housing
Places where people live.
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Quick practice
Try House
Practice 1
What does house mean?
House means a building where people live.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to house?
A house can be a home.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses house correctly?
A house is a place people may live.
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