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homework

[hohm-wurk] / ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk /
NOUN
assignment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointment chore drill duty job position post practice stint
STRONG
beat charge commission mission
Antonyms
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unemployment
WEAK
keeping
NOUN
drill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assignment conditioning discipline drilling preparation repetition training tryout warmup workout
STRONG
call constitutional dress gym instruction maneuvers marching run through shakedown
WEAK
daily dozen dry run learning by doing
NOUN
lesson
Synonyms
STRONGEST
class education exercise instruction lecture practice reading study task teaching test
STRONG
assignment coaching drill period quiz recitation schooling
WEAK
chalk talk tutoring
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
NOUN
practice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action discipline drill experience operation preparation study training use
STRONG
assignment background drilling effect iteration recitation recounting rehearsal relating repetition seasoning tune-up
WEAK
prepping workout
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inaction
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness
NOUN
revision
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alteration amendment improvement modification reconsideration reexamination review
STRONG
correction editing emendation polish rectification redaction redraft rescript retrospect retrospection revisal revise updating
WEAK
afterlight overhauling recension rectifying reediting restyling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
worsening

Example Sentences

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But the CGL hothouse also turned out to be the perfect training ground for a kid who was still worrying about middle-school homework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“The way that I encounter AI is that I have to dedicate time in my courses now to confirming to my students that they’re they’re not allowed to use AI in homework assignments,” Lincoln said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Now when he does his homework like he did this spring, stationing himself in front of a pitching machine, calling out balls and strikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

For children, items include having a place to do homework, getting three meals a day and having age-suitable toys.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Later, while I finish my homework, Tūtū settles into her bed with a book.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila