field
Translation
field, area, domain
Examples
The cows are in the field.
The cows are in the field.
She is an expert in her field.
She is an expert in her field.
The data is in the wrong field.
The data is in the wrong field.
Grammar Patterns
a field of ((sth.)) an area of land used for a particular purpose The farmer has a field of corn.
in the field of ((sth.)) in a particular area of study or activity He works in the field of medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meadow, area, domain; Antonyms: city
Etymology
From Old English 'feld' meaning 'open country'.
Memory Tips
Picture a farmer's field of crops, and a scientist's 'field' of study. Both are areas of work.