Synonyms for
Areas
Definition
Areas refer to spaces or regions that have a specific boundary or are designated for a particular purpose.
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Common collocations
- specific areas
- certain areas
- broad areas
- public areas
- private areas
- urban areas
- rural areas
- problem areas
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Usage note
While 'areas' can refer to physical spaces, it is also commonly used metaphorically for subjects or fields of study. Avoid using it for very small, specific points.
Example sentences
- The play area at the park is filled with children playing and laughing.
- The construction workers marked off the area where they would be building the new house.
- The swimming area at the beach was closed due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
- The museum has a special exhibit area for temporary displays.
- The dance competition was held in a large open area with a wooden floor.
Quotes
"The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril." - Xenophon
"The first step in any area of endeavour is to establish a goal." - Lee Iacocca
"The measure of a great city, in part, is how it protects its great areas of public realm, how it deals with its streets, how it treats its public parks and spaces." - Richard Rogers