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area
noun(ar-e-a)a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Synonyms: region,
area
noun(ar-e-a)a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Synonyms: country,
Examples:
It was a mountainous area.
area
noun(ar-e-a)the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Synonyms: expanse, surface area,
Examples:
The area of a rectangle.
It was about 500 square feet in area.
It was about 500 square feet in area.
area
noun(ar-e-a)a particular environment or walk of life
Examples:
It was a closed area of employment.
area
noun(ar-e-a)a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Examples:
The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants.
area
noun(ar-e-a)a subject of study
Examples:
It was his area of specialization.
Areas of interest include....
Areas of interest include....