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Housing
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Simple meaning
What does Housing mean?
Housing means homes or places to live.
Dictionary definition
Housing means places for people to live, such as homes, apartments, or shelters.
Example sentences
Housing in a sentence
easy
The town built new housing near the school.
medium
Safe housing helps people feel settled and supported.
hard
A city plan may include housing, parks, roads, and public spaces.
Synonyms
Words like Housing
homesPlaces where people live.
shelterA place that gives protection and a place to stay.
Antonyms
Opposite words
homelessnessThe condition of not having a stable home.
vacancyAn empty space or place not being used.
Word family
Housing word family
Base word
housing
noun
house
A building where people may live.
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Quick practice
Try Housing
Practice 1
What does housing mean?
Housing refers to places where people live.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to housing?
Homes is a close everyday word for housing.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses housing correctly?
Housing fits a sentence about places to live.
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