Meaning
To arrive at one's home.
Cultural Background
The phrase is often used in the context of 'coming home for the holidays', which is a major cultural event. It is common to say 'coming home' to refer to returning to one's home country after living abroad. The phrase is often used in songs and movies to represent the ultimate goal of a journey.
No 'to'
Remember: never say 'to home'. Just say 'come home'.
Emotional weight
In English, 'coming home' often implies relief or happiness.
Meaning
To arrive at one's home.
No 'to'
Remember: never say 'to home'. Just say 'come home'.
Emotional weight
In English, 'coming home' often implies relief or happiness.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I will _____ home after the movie.
We use 'come home' to describe returning to our residence.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
We do not use 'to' with 'home'.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match 'come home' with the correct meaning.
It means to arrive at your residence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: When do you usually _____? B: Around 6 PM.
Both 'come home' and 'get home' work, but 'come home' is the target.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI will _____ home after the movie.
We use 'come home' to describe returning to our residence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
We do not use 'to' with 'home'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means to arrive at your residence.
A: When do you usually _____? B: Around 6 PM.
Both 'come home' and 'get home' work, but 'come home' is the target.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but it is more formal. 'Come home' is the standard way.
It can be used for your home country or a place you feel you belong.
'Get home' focuses on the arrival process; 'come home' focuses on the destination.
Yes, 'He came home late.'
No, it is very neutral.
Use 'came home'.
Related Phrases
Go home
contrastLeaving your current location to go to your house.
Get home
synonymArriving at your house.
Home sweet home
builds onAn expression of affection for one's home.
