area

Meanings

• noun

  A space or place, often used to refer to a particular region or expanse.

  - "The area around the lake is famous for its beautiful scenery."
  - "The city council is responsible for the upkeep of public areas."
  - "The area covered by the map is quite large."

• noun

  A portion of land or sea used for a particular purpose.

  - "The company has leased a large area for its new factory."
  - "The wildlife reserve protects a significant area of rainforest."
  - "The archaeological site covers an area of several acres."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæɹ.i.ə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with area
arena , harena , stare , fare , square

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Variants

List of all variants of area that leads to same result
area , areas , area code , area codes , area of expertise , association area , association areas , Broca's area , Broca's areas , catchment area , catchment areas , disaster area , disaster areas , equal-area , fringe area , fringe areas , local area network , local area networks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'are' meaning 'open space' or 'field'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest area that can be defined is a point.

2. The largest area on Earth is the Antarctic ice sheet.

3. The term 'area' is derived from the Latin word 'areare', meaning 'to prepare' or 'to clear'.

4. In mathematics, the area of a shape is a measure of the amount of space inside the shape.

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Related Concepts

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1. region: An area of land or sea that is larger than a locality but smaller than a country.

2. territory: An area under the control or jurisdiction of a particular group or entity.

3. locale: A specific place or area, often used to refer to a particular setting or environment.

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Culture

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Areas have cultural significance in various ways. For example, they can be the setting for literary works, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. Areas can also be the focus of historical events, such as the Battle of Waterloo, which took place in the area of Waterloo, Belgium. In art, areas can be depicted as landscapes, and in music, they can be the inspiration for compositions, such as Beethoven's 'Pastoral Symphony', which is inspired by the countryside.

How to Memorize "area"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open space, such as a park or a football field.
   - Visualize the boundaries of the area, and imagine yourself standing in the middle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'area' with the word 'space'.
   - Think of the word 'area' as meaning 'a place or region'.
   - Visualize a map and imagine the different areas represented on it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Areas Are Awesome' to remember the meaning of the word 'area'.
   - Create a mental image of an area, such as a park or a farm, to help you remember the word.

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