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/həʊm/noun
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1

One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.

2

The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.

3

The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections.

4

A house that has been made home-like, to suit the comfort of those who live there.

5

A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.

6

The grave; the final rest; also, the native and eternal dwelling place of the soul.

7

Anything that serves the functions of a home, as comfort, safety, sense of belonging, etc.

8

One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.

9

The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.

10

The ultimate point aimed at in a progress; the goal.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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