Homework
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
School assignments or tasks to be completed outside of class time, usually at home. Can also refer to preparatory work or research done before an activity.
“The teacher assigned homework on fractions to help students practise their mathematics skills.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/
Syllables
home·work
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Wordle
Contains HOME + WORK compound with double O - education term
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Scrabble
Worth 20 points; compound word with W and K adding good value
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