Homed: meaning, definitions and examples
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homed
[ hoสmd ]
past tense
Homed is the simple past tense of the verb 'home.' It refers to the act of returning to one's home or a place that feels like home. This term can also imply a personal connection or affection towards a specific location. It is often used in contexts where individuals speak about their journeys or experiences of returning. The usage indicates a sense of safety, comfort, and belonging associated with Zuhause.
Synonyms
arrived home, came back, returned
Examples of usage
- After a long trip, she homed back to her cozy apartment.
- He homed in on his childhood memories as he walked through the old neighborhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "homed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น em casa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐ เคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช zu Hause
๐ฎ๐ฉ di rumah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดะพะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ w domu
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎถใซ
๐ซ๐ท ร la maison
๐ช๐ธ en casa
๐น๐ท evde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุงูู ูุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ doma
๐ธ๐ฐ doma
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ doma
๐ฎ๐ธ heima
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะนะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แกแแฎแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ evdษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ en casa
Etymology
The term 'homed' derives from the Old English word 'ham,' which means home or dwelling. Over centuries, the term evolved to encompass not just the physical space of a house but also the conceptual idea of belonging and comfort associated with that space. The use of 'home' as a verb in the context of 'homing' reflects the innate desire of individuals to return to familiar places that provide emotional safety. This linguistic shift mirrors societal changes in how people perceive attachment to locations, especially with migration trends in modern history. The adaptation of 'home' into various forms in English showcases the language's flexibility and the profound importance of the concept of home in human life.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,711 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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