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

  • (..) out in the darkness. Tyler was now involved in a lawsuit with the Pressman Hotel Thank you, sir. Tyler dreamed up new homework assignments. - There's a Fight Club up in Delaware City. - Yeah, I heard. There's one in Penns Grove too. Bob even found one up in New Castle. (..)
    1999 Fight Club
  • (..) On my mother's eyes. Thanks, Lou. You too, big guy. We'll see you next week. This week, each one of you has a homework assignment. You're gonna go out. You're gonna start a fight with a total stranger. You're gonna start a fight and you're gonna lose. Excellent choice, sir. (..)
    1999 Fight Club