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Another word for area

NOUN

  1. A part of the earth's surface

    See also:

    territory

  2. A surrounding site

    See also:

    place

    near

  3. A rather small part of a geographic unit considered in regard to its inhabitants or distinctive characteristics

    See also:

    territory

  4. A sphere of activity, experience, study, or interest

    See also:

    territory

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Another word for area

NOUN

  1. An expanse

    See also:

    expanse

  2. A physical unit

    See also:

    region

    measure

  3. Scope

    See also:

    field

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Sentence Examples

  • No more so than the area round the house.

  • This area is so full of wildlife.

  • This area is ten square miles, though.

  • The area code is Vermont.

  • Betsy was enthralled with the area and became an immediate student of the history.

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