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Commonhouse
The correct spelling is house.
How to pronounce house
/hʌʊs/
nounIPA: /hʌʊs/
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The correct spelling is house. A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. For example: "This is my house and my family's ancestral home."
Usage Examples
“This is my house and my family's ancestral home.”
“On arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house.”
“After her swan-song, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
- 2.The people who live in a house; a household.
- 3.A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).
- 4.The audience for a live theatrical or similar performance.
- 5.A theatre.
verb
- 1.To keep within a structure or container.
- 2.To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.
- 3.To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.
- 4.To dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses.
- 5.To contain or cover mechanical parts.
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