Spell Bee Word: home

Basic Details

Word: Home

Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective / Adverb

Meaning: The place where one lives permanently; a place of comfort and belonging.

Synonyms: House, residence, dwelling, shelter

Antonyms: Workplace, outside, exile, homelessness

Idioms and Phrases

1. Home sweet home: Said to express pleasure at returning home. Example: "After a long trip, she smiled and said, 'Home sweet home.'"
2. Bring something home: To make someone understand something clearly. Example: "The accident brought home the importance of road safety."

Usage Examples

Example 1: They moved into their new home last week.

Example 2: She always feels at home when visiting her grandparents.

Example 3: After work, he went straight home to rest.

Fun Fact

The word "home" comes from the Old English word hāḷ, which means "dwelling, estate, or village."

Famous Quote

"Home is where the heart is." - Pliny the Elder

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "home" mean?

a) A workplace
b) A permanent place to live
c) A market
d) A school

Answer: b) A permanent place to live

2. Which is a synonym of "home"?

a) Office
b) Residence
c) Exile
d) Workplace

Answer: b) Residence

3. Which is an antonym of "home"?

a) Shelter
b) House
c) Workplace
d) Dwelling

Answer: c) Workplace

4. Which sentence uses "home" correctly?

a) She bought a new home in the city.
b) The home is swimming in the river.
c) He homes his homework quickly.
d) They are homing to the market.

Answer: a) She bought a new home in the city.

5. What does the idiom "home sweet home" mean?

a) A delicious house
b) Happiness and comfort of being at home
c) A beautiful building
d) A big shelter

Answer: b) Happiness and comfort of being at home