homework
word
/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/
HOHM-wurk
/hˈəʊmwɜːk/
HOHM-wurk
Definition
Work that a teacher gives students to do at home after class. It can include reading, writing, exercises, or projects.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: say 'I have homework' and 'some homework', not usually 'a homework'. Common verbs are 'do homework', 'finish homework', and 'hand in homework'. In British English, 'homework' is standard; 'assignment' is often more specific.
Spanish: tarea - deberesPortuguese (BR): lição de casaPortuguese (PT): trabalho de casa - deveresChinese (Simplified): 家庭作业Chinese (Traditional): 家庭作業Hindi: गृहकार्य - होमवर्कArabic: واجب منزليBengali: হোমওয়ার্ক - বাড়ির কাজRussian: домашнее заданиеJapanese: 宿題Vietnamese: bài tập về nhàKorean: 숙제Turkish: ödevUrdu: ہوم ورک - گھر کا کامIndonesian: pekerjaan rumah
Example Sentences
Did you hand in the math homework, or did you forget again?
natural
The teacher gave us a lot of homework.
basic
I need to do my homework tonight.
basic
She finished her homework before dinner.
basic
I can't go out yet—I still have homework to finish.
natural
We spent the whole weekend catching up on homework.
natural