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They are at home. vs They are home.

Both sentences are correct and common in English. They convey the same meaning, but 'they are at home' emphasizes the location more explicitly, while 'they are home' is a more casual and concise way to express this idea.
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They are at home.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is currently in their home. It emphasizes the location more explicitly.

Examples:

  • I called them, and they said they are at home.
  • Please let me know if they are at home when you arrive.
  • Mar 11, 2019 ... ... they are 'at home'. Alternatively - colloquially - it can mean 'are you comfortable/familiar with something, in which case it would usually ...
  • Nov 8, 2023 ... Customers who don't answer, even though they are at home. So, I've had this a few times on my blocks where I knock or ring the bell at the ...
  • Apr 27, 2022 ... Do American people speak with accents when they are at home? If you think that's a stupid question, now you know what I think about yours, for ...
  • Sep 2, 2023 ... ... here is the note saying they are at home but for anyone confused go to the lodge and they should be in the library. Upvote 1. Downvote Award
  • I accept of course that there is no easy answer here but it is not helpful at all to say that if the person doesn't think they are at home then it isn't home ...
  • More Seattle food banks are meeting people where they are – at home. Posted July 9, 2024 by Neal Simpson. This article was first published on the website of ...
  • While they are at home or in the community, they receive services to improve their condition. CSEDW is a West Virginia Medicaid Home and Community Based ...
  • Meeting Students Where They Are – At Home. By Kenna Arana. December 26, 2022. English as a New Language · Catholic School Advantage. father and daughter ...
  • Apr 8, 2014 ... The broad category of “stay-at-home” mothers includes not only mothers who say they are at home in order to care for their families, but ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... 10 likes, 0 comments - sfpublichealth on September 17, 2024: "Meeting people where they are – at home. @SF_DPH pharmacists and other medical ...

Alternatives:

  • they are in their house.
  • they are currently at their residence.
  • they are indoors.
  • they are inside their home.
  • they are staying at home.

They are home.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a more casual and concise way to indicate that someone is currently in their home.

Examples:

  • I called them, and they said they are home.
  • Please let me know if they are home when you arrive.
  • Apr 1, 2023 ... But how do toy aussies do when they are home alone? I'm also aware of the amount of exercise they need. Are they easy to train with being alone ...
  • Mar 21, 2017 ... 'she is home', 'they are home', 'I'm home'. This is a special case for HOME, not for HOUSE. Thanks. Amjad Razal.
  • Until They Are Home. The Search for D-Day Service Members Missing in Normandy.
  • Mar 9, 2024 ... Do not try to convince them they are home. 4a. Stay calm. (It is a learned response; be patient with yourself] 5. Say okay. I'll go back ...
  • Sep 21, 2012 ... Until They Are Home: Army Sgt. Major Danang McKay. Posted by Jenn Rowell. U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Danang McKay is the Command Senior Enlisted ...
  • Meeting families where they are: Home visiting coordination promises transformational change · The challenge. Oregon has a wealth of home visiting programs for ...
  • May 29, 2023 ... They are home! Thank you for the messages and calls but these are not our horses. I went looking anyways but couldn't find them so hopefully they've been ...
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... 683 likes, 33 comments - hnaftali on October 7, 2024: "We will not rest until they are home. Bring them back home! 🎗️".
  • Until They Are Home brings to light the extraordinary dedication of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team members, largely unsung heroes.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... 4 likes, 0 comments - audrahicksrealty on September 26, 2024: "Making a buyer feel like they are home when touring your property means you ...

Alternatives:

  • they are at their house.
  • they are at their residence.
  • they are indoors.
  • they are inside their home.
  • they are staying at home.

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