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Would it sound awkward if I say a "house" or a "home" instead of a "residence" in this context?

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Rebecca

No, they are synonyms! "Home" and "residence" are similar in meaning, and a "house" is a type of home or residence. Ex: We don't have a home. Ex: We don't live in a house or apartment. We have no permanent place of residence.

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