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Meaning of house

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

house

Pronunciation:/hʌʊs//haʊs//hʌʊs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

    Example: This is my house and my family's ancestral home.

  2. The people who live in a house; a household.

  3. A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).

    Example: On arriving at the zoo, we immediately headed for the monkey house.

  4. The audience for a live theatrical or similar performance.

house

Pronunciation:/haʊz/

verb

Definitions

  1. To keep within a structure or container.

    Example: The car is housed in the garage.

  2. To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.

  3. To take shelter or lodging; to abide; to lodge.

  4. To dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses.