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A place where one lives or calls home
“Susan Mayer lived in a house located on Wisteria Lane.”
The people living in a house
“The whole house takes it in turn to do the various chores that need doing.”
A family with its ancestors and descendants
“Mountbatten was born to a family closely related to the house of Windsor.”
A firm or institution
“The internet giant has not forgotten its humble beginnings as a small publishing house.”
A legislative or deliberative assembly
“The legislature has two houses, the house of senators and the house of deputies.”
The audience for a live theatrical or similar performance
“His performance would earn a well-deserved round of applause from the house.”
A restaurant, inn or similar establishment
“Drinks are on the house this evening!”
A small, simple, single-storey house or shelter
A place or component that is central to something
A building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows
The kingdom ruled by a family, or the state of being ruled by them
(presented in song, dance, or action) An execution of a single act or series of acts, for the purpose of entertainment
The number of people present at a particular place or event
A place or building for worship
Any of the twelve astrological signs
An agreed percentage of a sum of money given to someone or a group
An establishment for women of the night to ply their trade
A building or other object constructed from several parts
To provide with shelter or accommodation
“I would graciously house the backpackers in my spare bedroom.”
To keep within a structure or container
“The museum will house the ancient artifact in a display case for public viewing.”
To protect from attack, harm or danger
To put or store in a regular place
To make one's permanent home somewhere
To insert or introduce
Being, or related to, a corporation, company or business
(of an animal or pet) Tame and kept by humans
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