area

CEFRA1

/ˈɛəɹi.ə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A particular part or region of a place or subject.

  2. 02

    noun

    The amount of surface inside a shape or space.

Examples

  • It is risky for you to go into that area alone.

  • The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈeɹi.ə ~ ˈɛəɹi.ə]
  • /ˈerɪjɑ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A particular geographic region.

  2. Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.

  3. A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.

More examples

In context

  • There is a shopping area nearby.

  • The photo is a little dark in that area.

  • The plans are a bit vague in that area.

Quick test

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The residential blank near the park is quiet and perfect for families.

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Origin

noun

Learned borrowing from Latin ārea.