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area

[ˈɛəriə]

area Definition

  • 1a region or part of a town, a country, or the world
  • 2a particular subject or range of activities or ideas
  • 3the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land

Using area: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "area" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I live in the downtown area.

  • Example

    The area around the lake is very scenic.

  • Example

    The hotel has a large conference area.

  • Example

    Math is not my strongest area.

area Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for area

Phrases with area

  • a three-digit number that identifies one of the telephone regions into which the US, Canada, and certain other countries are divided

    Example

    What's your area code?

  • a subject or skill that someone knows a lot about or is particularly good at

    Example

    Her area of expertise is environmental law.

  • an ill-defined situation or field not readily conforming to a category or to an existing set of rules

    Example

    The legality of the issue is still a gray area.

Origins of area

from Latin 'area', meaning 'vacant piece of ground'

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Summary: area in Brief

The term 'area' [ˈɛəriə] refers to a region or part of a town, country, or world, as well as a particular subject or range of activities or ideas. It also denotes the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land. Examples include 'I live in the downtown area,' and 'Math is not my strongest area.' Phrases like 'area code' and 'area of expertise' use 'area' to denote a specific identifier or field of knowledge, respectively.

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