area

/ˈɛɹi.ə/

nounar · e · a

Think: “AR” (a pirate says “Arr!”) + “EA” (each) → ar-ea.

Yes, it's area. Don’t swap the vowels—it's a + e + a in order: ar-e-a.

Definitions

  1. nounthe amount of space inside a flat shape or on a surface, measured in square units
  2. nouna particular region or part of a place; a section or zone
  3. nouna subject or field of activity or study

Examples

  • We calculated the area of the rectangle by multiplying its length by its width.
  • Please keep this area clear so people can walk through safely.
  • Math is not my strongest area, but I’m improving.

Synonyms

regionzonesectionfieldspace

Antonyms

point

Translations

ES áreaPT áreaFR zone

Common misspellings

ariaareaeraareaharreаarreahareeaarrea

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