homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk 
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
Examples of homework in a Sentence
She started her algebra homework.
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
As many as 60 kids a day find safety there, spending time with their friends, getting help with homework and pursuing their passions.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 1 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for homework
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homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period
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