at home

In the place where you live.

• I am at home today.
• She left her phone at home.
• Do you usually eat dinner at home?

Similar words: in your house

Opposites: away

Common phrases: stay at home, at home alone, work at home

Feeling relaxed and comfortable, or confident in dealing with something familiar.

• I feel at home here.
• She soon felt at home with her new neighbours.
• He is equally at home in science and art.

How to use it: at home with someone/something (She feels at home with her new colleagues.); at home in something (He is at home in any kitchen.)

Similar words: at ease, comfortable

Opposites: uncomfortable

Common phrases: feel at home, be at home

Living in your parents’ house rather than in a separate place of your own.

• He still lives at home.
• I lived at home while studying at university.
• Are you staying at home until you find a job?

Similar words: with your parents

Common phrases: live at home, still at home

Playing a sports match at the place your team normally uses.

• Our team is playing at home.
• They won at home last Saturday.
• Have we lost any matches at home this season?

Similar words: on home ground

Opposites: away

Common phrases: play at home, win at home, at home again

Living in a private house rather than in a place that provides care for older or ill people.

• My grandmother still lives at home.
• A nurse visits so he can remain at home.
• Could she recover at home with daily support?

Similar words: in your own home

Common phrases: remain at home, live at home, care at home