Word Type

Noun

The word "homework" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

backpack class desk school school backpack

Causes

frustration

Coordinate Terms

classwork

Derived Terms

Homeworkgate bit of homework do one's homework homework club homework diary homework folder homeworkless mark one's own homework nonhomework piece of homework the dog ate my homework

Derived From

home work

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assignment schoolwork

Type Of (IsA)

performing school assignment work

Part Of

education

Receives Action

done at home

Related Terms

busy work

Related Terms

busy work exercise home housework preliminary preparatory school schoolwork teacher work

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