HOUSING Synonyms
There are 40 hypernyms of the word housing. (close relations)
housed
Best Alternative Words for HOUSING
| Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| accommodation | nounn | |||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • a settlement of differences • in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality • living quarters provided for public convenience • the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need • (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye | ||||||||
| abode | nounn | |||||||
noun • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily • housing that someone is living in | ||||||||
| domicile | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time • housing that someone is living in verb • make one's home in a particular place or community | ||||||||
| dwelling | nounn | |||||||
noun • housing that someone is living in | ||||||||
| residence | nounn | |||||||
noun • any address at which you dwell more than temporarily • the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president) • the act of dwelling in a place • a large and imposing house | ||||||||
| accommodate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • provide with something desired or needed • have room for; hold without crowding • provide housing for • provide a service or favor for someone • make (one thing) compatible with (another) | ||||||||
| case | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of something • a special set of circumstances • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • the actual state of things • a portable container for carrying several objects • a person requiring professional services • a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation • a problem requiring investigation • a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument • the quantity contained in a case • nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence • a specific state of mind that is temporary • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • a specific size and style of type within a type family • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • the housing or outer covering of something • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening • (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home verb • look over, usually with the intention to rob • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
| casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
| cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
| domiciliate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make one's home in a particular place or community • provide someone with accomodation | ||||||||
| enclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • close in • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||
| family | nounn | |||||||
noun • a social unit living together • primary social group; parents and children • a collection of things sharing a common attribute • people descended from a common ancestor • a person having kinship with another or others • (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera • a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities • an association of people who share common beliefs or activities | ||||||||
| firm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
| harbor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo • a place of refuge and comfort and security verb • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) • keep in one's possession; of animals • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
| harbour | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo • a place of refuge and comfort and security verb • secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) • keep in one's possession; of animals • hold back a thought or feeling about • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | ||||||||
| home | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • used of your own ground • relating to or being where one lives or where one's roots are noun • where you live at a particular time • housing that someone is living in • the country or state or city where you live • (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score • the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end • place where something began and flourished • an environment offering affection and security • a social unit living together • an institution where people are cared for adverb • at or to or in the direction of one's home or family • on or to the point aimed at • to the fullest extent; to the heart adjective satellite • inside the country verb • provide with, or send to, a home • return home accurately from a long distance | ||||||||
| host | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion • a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there • a vast multitude • an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association • a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) • archaic terms for army • any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event • (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor • the owner or manager of an inn • (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network verb • be the host of or for | ||||||||
| household | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a social unit living together | ||||||||
| lid | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye • a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc. • headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | ||||||||
