area
A specific part of a place, city, or country. It can also refer to a subject of study or a particular space used for a specific purpose.
Examples
3 of 5I live in a very quiet area of the city.
I live in a very quiet part of the city.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area.
Smoking is not allowed in this specific location.
What's this area like for shopping?
How is this place for buying things?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'A' in Area as 'All the space around me'.
Quick Quiz
Is there a parking ______ near the supermarket?
Correct!
The correct answer is: area
Examples
I live in a very quiet area of the city.
everydayI live in a very quiet part of the city.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area.
formalSmoking is not allowed in this specific location.
What's this area like for shopping?
informalHow is this place for buying things?
The study focuses on the coastal area of the country.
academicThe research looks at the part of the country near the sea.
We are looking to expand our business into this area.
businessWe want to grow our company in this region.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
gray area
a situation that is not clear or easy to define
play area
a space specifically for children to play
dining area
a space used for eating meals
Often Confused With
Place is a general point or location, while area refers to a broader space or a region with boundaries.
Region is usually much larger, like a part of a continent or a large part of a country.
Usage Notes
The word 'area' is very versatile and can describe physical land, a room in a house, or an abstract field of interest like 'the area of science'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'area' when they mean 'room' inside a house, or they forget it is a countable noun and omit 'a' or 'the'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'A' in Area as 'All the space around me'.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'area', meaning an open space or level ground.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Is there a parking ______ near the supermarket?
Correct!
The correct answer is: area
Related Grammar Rules
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