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noun · A2Area
AIRR-ee-uh/ˈeəriə/
An area is a part of a town, country, or surface: a residential area, this area of the map. Place is any spot; area is a stretch of land or a topic (in the area of science). Neighbourhood is more about the streets where people live. In the area means nearby.
Meaning
A part of a town, country, or surface.
Examples
- “This is a quiet area of the city.”
- “Is there a supermarket in the area?”
- “This is a no-parking area.”
Good to know
in the area = nearby. a + adjective + area (quiet area).
Near in meaning
region
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