home

²home

adv

Definition of HOME

1

: to or at one's home <go home> <stayed home all day>

2

a : to a final, closed, or ultimate position <drive a nail home> b : to or at an ultimate objective (as a goal or finish line)

3

: to a vital sensitive core <the truth struck home>

— home free

: out of jeopardy : in a comfortable position with respect to some objective

Examples of HOME

1. She called home to say she would be late for dinner.
2. He's sending money home from a job overseas.
3. She is on her way home.
4. It's great to be back home.
5. I can't wait to come home.
6. He used a hammer to drive the nail home.

First Known Use of HOME

before 12th century