Which is correct:
"back home " or "back to home "?

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back home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is idiomatic and widely accepted to indicate returning to one's place of residence or origin.

Examples:

  • After the trip, I can't wait to go back home.
  • She missed her family and wanted to go back home.
  • I always feel happy when I'm back home.
  • He decided to move back home after living abroad for many years.
  • Let's head back home before it gets dark.

Alternatives:

  • returning home
  • going home
  • coming back home
  • returning to my place
  • heading home

back to home

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

While grammatically correct, this phrase may sound slightly awkward or less natural compared to "back home." It is still understandable but not as idiomatic.

Alternatives:

  • returning to home
  • going back home
  • heading back home
  • returning to my house
  • going to my place
Both "back home" and "back to home" are correct, but "back home" is more commonly used in English. The phrase "back home" is idiomatic and widely accepted, while "back to home" may sound slightly awkward or less natural to native speakers.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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