area
Translation
area, region, field, zone
Examples
This is a quiet residential area.
This is a quiet residential area.
What is your area of expertise?
What is your area of expertise?
The area of the room is small.
The area of the room is small.
Grammar Patterns
an area of ((sth.)) a region or field of (sth.) This is an area of great natural beauty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: region, zone, field, territory; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'area' meaning 'open space, threshing floor'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'area' on a map, like a park, and then extend the meaning to a subject 'area' like science.