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Daily English Pod
I’m Jale, an English teacher and graduate in Applied Linguistics from Canada. From Monday to Friday, I share short, practical educational podcasts. On Saturdays, you’ll hear an engaging story, and on Sundays, we explore artistic topics. Like a real magazine, these podcasts cover current issues, culture, society, and history in clear, easy-to-understand English. If you’re interested in learning English and understanding the world around you, this podcast is for you. With me, you’ll not only practice English but also gain a broader perspective on the world.
Daily English Pod
Homebound
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Homebound
means unable to leave home regularly, usually because of age, illness, injury, or disability. It’s often used when someone stays at home most of the time and may even need care or support there.
Examples:
1- After the accident, he was homebound for nearly two months while recovering.
2- During the lockdown, even healthy people felt what it’s like to be temporarily homebound.
Hello and welcome back to Daily English! Today’s word is “homebound.” Once again—homebound.
Let’s see if you can guess the meaning from 2 clues:
- After her surgery, Maria had to stay inside and couldn’t go out for weeks.
- During the pandemic, many of us suddenly found ourselves stuck indoors, unable to go anywhere.
What do you think these people have in common? Yes—they were all homebound.
Homebound means unable to leave home regularly, usually because of age, illness, injury, or disability. It’s often used when someone stays at home most of the time and may even need care or support there.
Examples:
“After the accident, he was homebound for nearly two months while recovering.”
“Many homebound seniors receive meals and medical care at home.”
“During the lockdown, even healthy people felt what it’s like to be temporarily homebound.”
Have you ever been homebound—even for a short time?
How did it affect you?