'homework' definitions:
Definition of 'homework'
(from WordNet)
noun
Preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) [syn: homework, prep, preparation]
Definition of 'homework'
From: GCIDE
- homework \homework\ n.
- 1. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home).
- Syn: prep, preparation. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. Hence: [fig.] Studies or other preparatory work done prior to some activity; -- usually used of preparations for activities of significance or consequence for the performer; as, the candidate didn't do her homework well and was outclassed in the debate. [PJC]
- 3. Paid work done at home, especially piecework. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'homework'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- assignment,
- busywork,
- chalk talk,
- chare,
- charge,
- chore,
- commission,
- discourse,
- disquisition,
- duty,
- errand,
- exercise,
- exposition,
- fish to fry,
- harangue,
- homily,
- instruction,
- job,
- job of work,
- labor,
- lecture,
- lecture-demonstration,
- lesson,
- make-work,
- matters in hand,
- mission,
- moral,
- moral lesson,
- morality,
- moralization,
- object lesson,
- odd job,
- piece of work,
- preachment,
- project,
- recital,
- recitation,
- sermon,
- service,
- set task,
- skull session,
- stint,
- talk,
- task,
- teaching,
- things to do,
- work