homework
gb/hˈoʊmwˌɚk/ us/hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
A1
Inglés
~ 6700
Acepciones
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Sustantivo
A1
entity
1
school tasks done at home
Work that a teacher gives you to do at home after class.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] does [homework]
Error frecuente:
Many learners treat "homework" as a countable noun. We do not say *"homeworks"* or *"a homework"*. Instead, say "some homework", "a lot of homework", or "a piece of homework" / "a homework assignment". Learners also sometimes confuse "homework" with "housework"; "homework" is schoolwork, while "housework" is cleaning or other jobs in the home.
Sinónimos
schoolwork (General word for work related to school; not always specifically done at home.)
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assignment (Any task given to be done, not only at home and not only in school.)
Antónimos
free time (Refers to time without required tasks like homework.)
Colocaciones
do homework
|have homework
|math homework
|homework assignment
|give homework
|finish homework
Temas
education
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I can't go out tonight because I have a lot of homework.
- The teacher gave us so much homework that I stayed up past midnight.
- She always does her homework right after dinner.
- I forgot my homework at home and had to tell the teacher.
- Most of his homework this week is reading and writing practice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I do my homework after school.
- We have math homework every day.
- He finishes his homework before he plays games.
- Our teacher gives us little homework on Fridays.
- She brings her homework to class in the morning.
Sustantivo
B2
action
2
preparation or research done beforehand
Work to find out information and prepare well before you decide or do something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] does [their] homework on [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only refers to school tasks. In business or everyday talk, "do your homework" often means "prepare carefully" or "study the facts", not literal schoolwork. Also, in this sense we usually say "homework on" something (e.g. "homework on the issue"), not *"homework about"* in more formal writing.
Sinónimos
research (Focuses more on systematically finding information; not limited to preparation for a single decision.)
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preparation (Broad word for getting ready; does not always involve study or information gathering.)
Antónimos
guesswork (Deciding or acting without careful study, based mostly on guesses.)
Colocaciones
do your homework
|homework on the topic
|market homework
|background homework
Temas
business
|daily life
|study
|work
|education
Ejemplos
- Before you buy a car, you should do your homework on prices and running costs.
- The journalist clearly did his homework before the interview and asked very sharp questions.
- Investors who failed to do their homework lost a lot of money in the scam.
- She had done her homework on the company and impressed everyone at the job interview.
- If we do our homework on the local market, we can avoid expensive mistakes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- You must do your homework before you choose a school.
- He did his homework on the city before he moved there.
- I did my homework on this phone, so I know it is good.
- She did not do her homework, so her plan had many problems.
- They did their homework on the rules before they started the game.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
homework
AFI
GB/hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
US/hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
Sílabas y acento
home - work (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (home)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: homework
- Plural: homework
Familia de palabras
Related words
Expresiones
do homework
1/dˈu hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
complete schoolwork at home
To work on and finish the school tasks that a teacher gives you to do at home.
Ejemplos
- He always does his homework before he watches TV.
- We usually do homework together at the kitchen table.
do your homework
4/dˈu jˈʊɹ hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
prepare carefully by studying first
To study and get information so you are well prepared before you decide or do something.
Ejemplos
- Investors need to do their homework before putting money into a new company.
- If you do your homework on the topic, the presentation will be much easier for you.
- The coach told the players to do their homework and watch videos of the other team.
hand in your homework
3/hˈænd ˈɪn jˈʊɹ hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
submit completed homework to teacher
To give your finished homework to your teacher.
Ejemplos
- Please hand in your homework at the front desk before you leave.
- She forgot to hand in her homework and got no points for it.
have homework
2/hˈæv hˈoʊmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
be assigned school tasks at home
To have school work that your teacher gave you to do at home.
Ejemplos
- I can't come to the movie; I have homework tonight.
- Do you have much homework this weekend?