English Explanatory Dictionary

homework

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
  2. Something which one is encouraged to learn or study on one's own.
  3. Any work that is done at home; housework.
  4. Sexual intercourse.
  5. Tasks assigned by a dominant for a submissive to perform when they are physically away from their dominant or otherwise free.

Pronunciation

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-homework.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-homework.wav

Word forms

homework homeworks

Etymology

From home + work.

Synonyms

sex sex act sexual act

Related words

busy work

Derived words

bit of homework do one's homework homework club homework diary homework folder Homeworkgate homeworkless mark one's own homework nonhomework piece of homework the dog ate my homework
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