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? - Your sister. - Oh, she had film club. What's for dinner, hon? Oh, shoot! I hope that was your homework. Oh, hey, you're the Salmon girl, right? Yeah. Remember me? You remember me. I live right down the street, down in the green house. (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones
  • (..) This is an exercise in humiliation. - Is she looking? - Maybe. Yes, I am. Hey, come on. We're late. Next week, bring your homework! Othello. What is that? It sounds like a mint. That guy looked pretty stupid with black makeup on. - Who? (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones