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

  • (..) I mean, A- sub-N equals N plus one over four. That's right. That's good. Very good. All right, let's talk about your homework. Hey. How was your second day? - Fine. - Were people nice? - No. - Did you make any friends? (..)
    2004 Mean Girls