Please, sign up or log in to not lose your learning progress!

"House" vs. "home": exploring where we live and belong

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 08/11/2024, 22:36

English.me team member

House and home. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "house" and "home" refer to places where people live and are often used interchangeably in everyday language.

What is different?

A "house" is a physical structure or building, while "home" is more abstract and refers to a place of comfort, belonging, or emotional attachment.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for house) and home

Examples of usage

House

They just bought a new house in the suburbs.
The house is painted a bright yellow color.
There is a large tree in front of the house.

Home

There's no place like home.
After a long trip, it's nice to come home.
Home is where the heart is.

Recommended posts in Difference

"Disentangle" vs. "untangle": same thread, different knots

"Disentangle" vs. "untangle": same thread, different knots

"Disentangle" often implies a more complex or intricate process of ... Learn more →

"Anarchic" vs. "chaotic": dissecting disorder in language

"Anarchic" vs. "chaotic": dissecting disorder in language

Anarchic often implies the absence of governing structures or authority, ... Learn more →

Echoes of the past: "story" vs. "history"

Echoes of the past: "story" vs. "history"

The word "history" typically refers to recorded events of the ... Learn more →

Delving into details: "investigation" vs. "research"

Delving into details: "investigation" vs. "research"

An "investigation" is usually a formal inquiry into a specific ... Learn more →