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homes

The correct spelling is homes.

How to pronounce homes

/həʊmz/
noun

IPA: /həʊmz/

Say it like: Hom-es

The correct spelling is homes. An informal term of address, like man or dude. For example: "Hey, holmes! What's up?"

Usage Examples

Hey, holmes! What's up?

the home of the pine

The dog homed.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An informal term of address, like man or dude.
  2. 2.A dwelling.
  3. 3.One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
  4. 4.The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
  5. 5.A focus point.

verb

  1. 1.(of animals) To return to its owner.
  2. 2.(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.

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