Meaning
To return to one's house or usual place of residence.
Cultural Background
Americans often use 'go home' to signal the end of a social event. In the UK, 'going home' is often used in the context of finishing the workday. Returning home is often accompanied by the phrase 'Tadaima'.
No preposition
Remember: never use 'to' with 'go home'.
Don't use 'the'
It is 'go home', not 'go to the home'.
Meaning
To return to one's house or usual place of residence.
No preposition
Remember: never use 'to' with 'go home'.
Don't use 'the'
It is 'go home', not 'go to the home'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
It is late, I should _____ home.
No preposition is needed with 'home'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
The other options use incorrect prepositions.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesIt is late, I should _____ home.
No preposition is needed with 'home'.
Which is correct?
The other options use incorrect prepositions.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect.
It is neutral and used in all settings.
Related Phrases
Head home
similarTo start the journey home.
Get home
similarTo arrive at home.
Home sweet home
builds onAn expression of comfort.
