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Area
01
a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
areas
Examples
The area around the lake is a popular picnic spot.
02
a section of a structure distinguished by a specific characteristic or function
Examples
The playground area is fenced for safety.
Examples
The area of a rectangle can be calculated by multiplying its length by its width.
04
a specific field or subject of study or expertise
Examples
His primary area of research is renewable energy technology.
05
a part of an animal with a specialized function
Examples
The sensory area of the skin responds to touch.
06
a particular environment, field, or sphere of activity
Examples
He is well known in the academic area of linguistics.
