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- pronunciation:
- haUs
hold
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the group of people, such as a family, that lives in a particular dwelling.
There are five people in our household, and all of them are messy.One in four households does not have a washing machine in this area.- synonyms:
- family, house, ménage
- similar words:
- residents
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| definition 2: |
the contents of the dwelling where a household lives.
They all survived, but their entire household was destroyed by the fire. |
| related words: |
family, home, people |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to a household.
You have to report all of your household income.- synonyms:
- domestic
- similar words:
- family, home
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| definition 2: |
for use in the home.
They sell all kinds of household appliances.- synonyms:
- home
- similar words:
- domestic, everyday
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