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Not at Home

Definition:

Not at home is a phrase used to describe someone or something that is absent from their usual or expected place of residence or origin.

Usage:

Adjective:

1. She always receives telephone calls from unknown numbers when she is not at home.
2. They found an alarming note left behind that said, "We are away for the weekend and will not be at home."

Adverb:

1. He left early in the morning and returned late at night, so he was virtually not at home throughout the day.
2. The doctor's office hours clearly stated that he would not be at home after 5 PM.

Noun:

1. My parents are traveling, so the house is not at home for the next two weeks.
2. The burglars took advantage of the fact that everyone on the street was not at home during the annual neighborhood block party.

Phrase:

1. Jane knocked on her friend's door only to discover that she was not at home.
2. The shop owner informed the customer that the item she was looking for was currently not in stock, but could be ordered online from Amazon.

Example Sentences:

Adjective:

1. The not at home sign on the front door indicated that they were currently unavailable.
2. When her parents were not at home, she enjoyed having friends over for movie nights.

Adverb:

1. He rushed back from work to ensure he was not at home when the delivery arrived.
2. Due to her busy schedule, she was not at home most days, making it difficult to schedule appointments.

Noun:

1. The neighborhood felt deserted with many houses being not at home due to the holiday season.
2. They went on a family vacation and left their house not at home for a month.

Phrase:

1. Mary called her friend to invite her for dinner but was disappointed to learn that she was not at home.
2. The website displayed a "Sorry, we are not at home right now" message during their scheduled maintenance.

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