house
word
/ˈhaʊs/
HOWSS
/hʌʊs/
HOWSS
Definition
A building where people live, usually for a family or a small group. It can also mean a family or household as a social unit.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often combined with words like 'big', 'small', 'family', 'own', 'new', 'old', 'house owner'. Can be confused with 'home', which is more emotional or personal.
Spanish: casaPortuguese (BR): casaPortuguese (PT): casaChinese (Simplified): 房子Chinese (Traditional): 房子Hindi: घरArabic: بيتBengali: বাড়ি - গৃহRussian: домJapanese: 家 - 一軒家Vietnamese: nhàKorean: 집Turkish: evUrdu: گھرIndonesian: rumah
Example Sentences
I live in a small house near the park.
basic
Their new house has three bedrooms.
basic
This house is very old and needs repairs.
basic
We finally bought our own house after years of saving.
natural
After the storm, we stayed safe inside the house.
natural
They invited us over to their house for dinner.
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