homework

Definition

  • noun: work that a student is given to do at home
  • noun: piecework done at home for pay
  • used in the phrase 'do your homework'
  • synonyms: prep, preparation

Examples

  • The candidate 'did his homework' [=studied the issues] before the debate.

  • She started her algebra 'homework'.

  • Please do/finish your 'homework'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) what's your dad think about all this? About what? Well, he must have an opinion. He used to write for the LA Times for years. Somebody did their homework. I have this thing at work. It's called Google. Come on, what's he think about the job? Actually, I didn't ask him. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits