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home-and-away

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a series of two matches: having one game played at each competitor's home ground.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • 2013 February 21, Peter Whyke, The Guardian "'There are still people coming to our house for autographs 50 years on'" Ahead of it we thought, as with any cup tie, that we had a 50-50 chance especially being at home in the first leg as finals then were played on a home and away basis.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: home-and-home

Antonyms: none provided

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