homework

Word parts

home + work

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

Noun

Singular homework

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Homework is practice or study that you are supposed to do outside class.

   Here is a fun and simple activity to do as a classroom or homework assignment.

   75% of our students in grades 6-11 are using the Internet to complete their homework.

   Dad, could you help me with my homework?

   You have to do your homework before you can watch TV.

2. If you do homework on/about a topic, you find information about it.

   We didn't do enough homework before buying the car, and it was a big mistake.

Synonyms

• study
• research
• project
• assignment
• exercise

Antonyms

• classwork

Related words

• home
• work