area
|ar/e/a|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈɛriə/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəriə/
space or field
Etymology
Etymology Information
'area' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'area,' where it meant 'open space, threshing floor.'
Historical Evolution
'area' changed from the Latin word 'area' and eventually became the modern English word 'area'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'open space or threshing floor,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'region, surface, or field of interest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a region or part of a town, a country, or the world.
The area around the park is very quiet.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land.
The area of the field is 500 square meters.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39