House vs. Home

House vs. Home

-House describes a particular type of building. Home is the place where you live and feel that you belong to.

Compare the following:

E.g. 'Most people in Mumbai live in semi-detached houses .'

E.g. 'We’re going to buy Roma a doll’s house for Christmas.'

E.g. 'The Houses of Parliament in London are visited by 50,000 people each year.'

E.g. 'I’ve enjoyed living abroad for the last six years, but it’s time for me to go back home now!'

E.g. 'We were at home in bed when our car was stolen from outside the house .'

E.g. 'These children need a good home and we are in a position to give them one.'