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

  • (..) And whatever you're dealing with here isn't gonna like us. So far it hasn't done anything violent, and that's a good sign. So we're gonna have our guy do some homework on the property... ...to see what we're up against. - I got you a present. - Aah. Me and Nanna got these at the church's yard sale. (..)
    2013 The Conjuring