HOME and HOUSE

[echget]

I want to distinguish between the usage of "home" and "house"

[Josef Essberger]

I want to distinguish between the usage of "home" and "house"

These two words may seem alike but actually they have rather different meanings.

A house is a building that people live in. It stands on its own land (unlike, say, an apartment or flat) and often has a garden. It may be detached (not joined to another house), semi-detached (joined to one other house), or terraced (in a row, like townhouses all joined together).

We are selling our house and want to buy a bigger one.
That house used to be brown, but last week the owners painted it white.

A home is the place where you live, especially as part of a family. It could be a house, or it could be a condominium or apartment or flat, or anywhere else.

I have to go home. I’ve just remembered that I left my apartment door open.
After the hurricane they had to move into a temporary caravan. But already they’ve made it into a real home for the children.

Just think of house as a physical thing, and home is more like an idea.

https://www.englishclub.com/efl/jo/vocab/house-or-home/

[Mr Greg]

To add to what Josef said.

Home can be referred to a place you grew up in or found comfort in. It can be a country!

Example: Scotland is my home.

[Josef Essberger]

To add to what Josef said.

Home can be referred to a place you grew up in or found comfort in. It can be a country!

Example: Scotland is my home.

Excellent point, Mr Greg

[Pieree147]

"Home" vs. "House"
• House: Refers to the physical building or structure where someone lives.
Example: "They bought a new house in the city."
• Home: Refers to a place where someone feels a sense of belonging, comfort, or emotional connection. It’s more personal.
Example: "After a long trip, I’m glad to be back home."

A house can be a home, but a home isn’t always a house—it could be an apartment, a city, or even a feeling.

[echget]

thanks for all responses

[jonesnatelye]

To add to what Josef said.

Home can be referred to a place you grew up in or found comfort in. It can be a country!

Example: Scotland is my home.

Building on what Josef said—home isn’t just where you grew up; it’s where you find comfort. It can be a country, a feeling, or even a community.