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"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.

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