areas

NOUN

extent, scope of a surface

Synonyms

STRONGEST

field operation range space

STRONG

breadth compass distance expanse size sphere stretch width

NOUN

region, district

Synonyms

STRONGEST

city county field locality neighborhood section sector square state territory township zone

STRONG

belt block division domain dominion enclosure kingdom parcel patch plot precinct principality quarter sphere stretch tract turf vicinity ward

WEAK

neck of the woods

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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Areas of high anti-social behaviour have been targeted for the first wave of the hubs, but they will be among 50 that will open across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Areas where the heat is expected to set records include Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Fresno and Phoenix.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

In the 2024-25 season, the median age was 38 years old, up from 37 the prior season, according to the National Ski Areas Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Areas that received more precipitation supported a greater variety of species.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Sophiatown was part of what was known as the Western Areas townships, along with Martindale and Newclare.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela