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

  • (..) You forgot to eat dinner! You see why I worry? Look, sorry, sweetie, I... I almost got it working right. So, listen, I'm done with homework and set with finals, so I was just gonna take a little drive with some friends if that was okay with you. No boys, I know. Graduate first. Exactly. (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction