English > area: 6 senses > noun 1, location| Meaning | A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography). |
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| Example | "it was a mountainous area" |
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| Synonym | country |
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| Instances | Bermuda Triangle | An area in the western Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes are supposed to have been mysteriously lost |
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| Narrower | anchorage, anchorage ground | place for vessels to anchor |
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| arena | The central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held |
| bed ground, bed-ground, bedground | An area on which a drove of cattle or sheep can sleep for a night |
| block, city block | A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings |
| broadcast area | The area over which a radio or tv transmission can be received |
| center, centre, middle, heart, eye | An area that is approximately central within some larger / larger region |
| corner | A place off to the side of an area |
| corner | A remote area |
| danger | A dangerous place |
| disaster area | A region whose population is affected by a general disaster |
| free port, free zone | An area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties |
| haunt, hangout, resort, repair, stamping ground | A frequently visited place |
| hearth, fireside | An area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room) |
| high country | An area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline |
| hunting ground | An area in which game is hunted |
| neighborhood | An area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community) |
| no-go area | An area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden |
| no man's land | An unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies |
| open, clear | A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water |
| quadrant | The area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle |
| quadrant | Any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes |
| rain shadow | An area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it |
| resort area, playground, vacation spot | An area where many people go for recreation / recreation |
| retreat | A place of privacy |
| safety, refuge | A safe place |
| scene | The place where some action occurs |
| section | A distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people |
| shrubbery | An area where a number of shrubs are planted |
| space | An area reserved for some particular purpose |
| staging area | An area where troops and equipment in transit are assembled before a military operation |
| tank farm | An area used exclusively for storing petroleum in large tanks |
| trouble spot | A place where trouble exists or occurs regularly |
| winner's circle | A small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses |
| Broader | region | A large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth |
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| Spanish | área, región |
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| Catalan | àrea |
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| Adjectives | areal | of or relating to or involving an area |
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English > area: 6 senses > noun 3, body| Meaning | A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve. |
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| Synonym | region |
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| Narrower | area of cardiac dullness | A triangular area of the front of the chest (determined by percussion) |
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| areola, ring of color | small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite |
| cleavage | The line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts) |
| cortical area, cortical region | Any of various regions of the cerebral cortex |
| epigastrium | The region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum) |
| erogenous zone | Any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation |
| fovea, fovea centralis | area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute |
| groin, inguen | The crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals |
| half-moon, lunula, lunule | The crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail |
| hypochondrium | The upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium |
| macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot | A small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision |
| middle, midriff, midsection | The middle area of the human torso (usually in front) |
| palm, thenar | The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers |
| parafovea | area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea |
| perineum | The general region between the anus and the genital organs |
| pressure point | An area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure |
| pubes, pubic region, loins | The lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs |
| quick | Any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) |
| side | Either the left or right half of a body |
| sole | The underside of the foot |
| thenar | The fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb |
| waist, waistline | The narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips |
| Broader | body part | Any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity |
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| Spanish | área, región, zona |
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| Catalan | àrea, regió, zona |
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English > area: 6 senses > noun 4, state| Meaning | A particular environment or walk of life. |
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| Example | "it was a closed area of employment" |
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| Synonyms | sphere, domain, orbit, field, arena |
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| Narrower | distaff | The sphere of work by women |
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| front | A sphere of activity involving effort |
| kingdom, land, realm | A domain in which something is dominant |
| lap | An area of control or responsibility |
| political arena, political sphere | A sphere of intense political activity |
| preserve | A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone |
| province, responsibility | The proper sphere or extent of your activities |
| Broader | environment | The totality of surrounding conditions |
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| Spanish | ámbito, área, campo, dominio, esfera, órbita, terreno |
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| Catalan | àmbit, camp, domini, esfera, òrbita |
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English > area: 6 senses > noun 5, artifact| Meaning | A part of a structure having some specific characteristic / characteristic or function. |
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| Example | "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants" |
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| Narrower | aisle | Part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns |
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| auditorium | The area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits |
| baggage claim | An area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft |
| box | Any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned |
| breakfast area, breakfast nook | A place for light meals / meals (usually near a kitchen) |
| bullpen | A place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game |
| chancel, sanctuary, bema | area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir |
| choir | The area occupied by singers |
| corner, nook | An interior angle formed by two meeting / meeting walls |
| court, courtyard | An area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings |
| dead-air space | An unventilated area where no air circulates |
| dining area | An area arranged for dining |
| enclosure | A structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed / enclosed for some purpose |
| goalmouth | (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal |
| hideaway, retreat | An area where you can be alone |
| nave | The central area of a church |
| orchestra pit, pit | Lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers |
| panopticon | An area where everything is visible |
| patio, terrace | usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence |
| pit | (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled |
| pit | (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on |
| press gallery | An area (sometimes in a balcony) set aside for reporters (especially in a legislative hall) |
| pull-off, rest area, rest stop, layby, lay-by | designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily |
| quad, quadrangle | A rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings |
| room | An area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling |
| second balcony, family circle, upper balcony, peanut gallery | rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats / seats |
| storage space | The area in any structure that provides space for storage |
| threshing floor | A floor or ground area for threshing or treading out grain |
| turnaround | An area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around |
| Broader | structure, construction | A thing constructed |
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| Spanish | área, zona |
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| Catalan | àrea, zona |
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