“House” or “How's” or “Hows”

Overview

house / how's / hows are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

house: (noun) a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families. (noun) the members of a religious community living together. (noun) the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema. (noun) an official assembly having legislative powers. (noun) aristocratic family line. (noun) play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults. (noun) the management of a gambling house or casino. (noun) a building in which something is sheltered or located. (verb) contain or cover. (verb) provide housing for.

how's: NA

hows: NA

Pronunciation

house: hh·AW·s

how's: hh·AW·z

hows: NA

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