At Home

A1 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /æt hoʊm/

Definitions of at home

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I feel comfortable and relaxed at home.

A2 I like to spend time with my family at home.

B1 I prefer working on my projects at home rather than in the office.

B2 I have created a cozy and inviting atmosphere at home.

C1 I have invested in smart home technology to make my life easier at home.

C2 I have a home automation system that allows me to control everything at home with just my voice.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

Example Sentences

A1 I am at home.

A2 She feels comfortable at home.

B1 I prefer studying at home rather than in a library.

B2 He enjoys cooking gourmet meals at home.

C1 Working remotely allows me to be productive while being at home.

C2 The luxurious spa in her house makes her feel like she's at home.

Examples of at home in a Sentence

formal I prefer to work on important projects at home where I can focus without distractions.

informal I always feel more comfortable and relaxed at home than anywhere else.

slang I'm just chilling at home, watching some Netflix.

figurative She felt at home in the bustling city, as if she belonged there.

Grammatical Forms of at home

past tense

was at home

plural

at homes

comparative

more at home

superlative

most at home

present tense

is at home

future tense

will be at home

perfect tense

has been at home

continuous tense

is being at home

singular

at home

positive degree

very at home

infinitive

to be at home

gerund

being at home

participle

been at home

Origin and Evolution of at home

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'at home' originated from Old English, where 'at' meant 'in' and 'home' referred to one's dwelling place.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'at home' has evolved to not only indicate physical location but also a sense of comfort, familiarity, and belonging in a particular place.