home

home adv

see home, n.

1. Homeward; toward one's dwelling place; again in the direction of one's habitation after an absence; back to one's loved ones after a period of separation.
2. Heavenward; beyond mortality; to paradise; toward immortality; back to the presence of God.
3. Back; to a former place; to one's rightful position.
4. Away.
5. Domestically; in this country.

home [-s] n

OE hám < Germanic.

1. Nest; perch; roost.
2. Haven; refuge; sanctuary; safe abode; place of rest.
3. House; habitation; dwelling place; place of residence.
4. Familiar dwelling; comfortable residence; native country or place; one's own personal abode.
5. Family; kinsfolk; loved ones; beloved group of people.
6. Heaven; paradise; celestial realm; presence of God.
7. Mortal existence; life on earth.
8. Phrase. “At home”: at ease; confident; comfortable; free to relax; in one's own element; able to be completely oneself.
9. Phrase. “At home”: available; able to receive guests.
10. Phrase. “At home”: alive; living; not dead; not deceased.
11. Phrase. “At home”: in; here; present; on the premises; at one's place of residence.