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 is all this? This is this. I'm going to take the jet to DC tonight. Tomorrow. You have homework. You have a lot of homework. Well, what if I didn't? - Lf you didn't? - Yeah. You mean when you've finished? (..)
    2012 The Avengers