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Meaning of Home
The primary meaning of the word "Home" refers to the place where one lives, especially with one's family.
Definitions
- The place where one lives, especially with one's family
- A person's own or native country or region
- A place where something is invented, produced, or developed
- The starting point or base of a journey or activity
- A place where an object is normally kept or stored
Etymology of Home
The word "Home" originated from Old English "hām", which is also the source of Modern English "home"
The Old English "hām" is derived from Proto-Germanic "haimiz" and Proto-Indo-European "kei-" which meant "to lie, bed, or nest"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a person's dwelling or residence
Example Uses
- I'm going home for the holidays to see my family
- The bird built its nest in a tree near its home
- The company is looking for a new home for its headquarters
- The athlete is playing at home in front of a packed stadium
- The dog ran back home after getting lost in the park