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Beopro Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Home and House
Person 1: May I come in?
Person 2: Sure thing. You're always welcome in our home.
Hello Native Speakers. May I ask why we don't say "house" instead of "home" in this context?
Thank you very much in advance
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Person 2 may not live in a house. Maybe he lives eg in an apartment. 'Home' can refer to either.
- Person 2 may not live in a house.
- Maybe he lives eg in an apartment.
- 'Home' can refer to either.
- In addition, 'home' is a warmer, happier, more cozy word.
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Person 2 may not live in a house. Maybe he lives eg in an apartment. 'Home' can refer to either.
In addition, 'home' is a warmer, happier, more cozy word.
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