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Wordabulary

homework

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

School work that students do at home rather than in class.

"She finished her homework before dinner."

Usage notes

"Homework" is uncountable, so we say "some homework" or "a piece of homework", never "a homework".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She finished her _____ before dinner."

Answer: homework

In your own words, what does "homework" mean?

School work that students do at home rather than in class.

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