homework
- 1School work that a teacher gives you to do at home.
Like extra practice you do at home after the lesson ends.
I have to finish my homework before dinner.
The teacher gave us math homework over the weekend.
Similarschoolwork, assignments, coursework, exercises
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- 2Things you are asked to learn or look into on your own before something happens.
Like reading the rules before you sit down to play a new game.
Do your homework before you buy a used car.
I did my homework on the company before the interview.
Similarresearch, preparation, groundwork, legwork, prep
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- 3Slang for having sex.
They skipped the party and went home for some homework.
He grinned and asked whether she wanted to do a little homework upstairs.
Similarsex
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- 4Tasks that a dominant partner gives a submissive one to do while they are apart.
Her partner left her a list of homework to complete before the weekend.
He checked whether she had finished the homework he set for her.
Similartasks, assignments, chores, duties
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Less common meaning
- 5Work done around the house, like cleaning and cooking.
Grandmother spent the morning at her homework, sweeping and washing the floors.
There was always homework to do on the farm before supper.
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Origin
A compound of "home" and "work."