I. at-home adjective

1. done or taking place at home
   • ● an at-home job

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2. (of a parent) staying at home rather than going out to work
   • ● at-home dads

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II. at-home noun

1. a party in somebody’s home
   • ● We're having an at-home—can you come?

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at home
comfortable and relaxed.
She's beginning to feel at home in her new job.

He is equally at home with people his own age or with his older brother's friends.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form make yourself at home:
Sit down and make yourself at home while I get you some coffee.

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at home
1. • at home
to be in one's house
"I'm sorry but I left my money at home. Can you lend me some money?"

2. • (feel) at home
to feel comfortable and relaxed
I was able to make myself at home while waiting for my friend.

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at home
adv. or adj. phr.
1. In the place where you live or come from.
I went to his house, but he was not at home.
Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home.
2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable.
Charles and John enjoy working together because they feel at home with each other.
The politician was at home among poor farmers and among rich factory owners.
Make the new student feel at home in your school.
Would you be at home driving a truck?
Jim always lived by a lake, and he is at home in the water.
Tom has read many books about missiles and is at home in that subject.
Synonym: AT EASE².
Compare: IN ONE'S ELEMENT, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME.
Antonym: AT A LOSS.

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