The shelter houses up to fifty guests during a storm.
The shelter houses up to fifty guests during a storm.
English
house
haʊs, haʊz, hʌʊs
Meaning: to provide a place for someone to live; to contain or store something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | house |
| 3rd person singular present | houses |
| Present participle | housing |
| Past | housed |
| Will future | will house |
| Going-to future | going to house |
| Imperative negative | don't house / do not house |
Example sentences
The new museum will house a permanent collection of contemporary art.
The new museum will house a permanent collection of contemporary art.
The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
The museum houses a large collection of historical documents.
The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
Usage Notes
When used as a verb, it often implies a formal or permanent arrangement for living or storage. Note that the pronunciation of the verb often ends with a 'z' sound (/haʊz/), although 's' is also used.
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