Synonyms: area
Definition: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
Usage: the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
Similar words: structure, construction
Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Synonyms: expanse, area, surface area
Definition: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
Usage: the area of a rectangle; it was about 500 square feet in area
Similar words: extent
Definition: the distance or area or volume over which something extends
Usage: the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent
Definition: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Usage: in the abdominal region
Similar words: body part
Definition: any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
Synonyms: area
Definition: a subject of study
Usage: it was his area of specialization; areas of interest include...
Similar words: topic, subject, matter, issue
Definition: some situation or event that is thought about
Usage: he kept drifting off the topic; he had been thinking about the subject for several years; it is a matter for the police
Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country
Similar words: region
Definition: a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
Usage: penguins inhabit the polar regions
Synonyms: orbit, field, area, arena, sphere, domain
Definition: a particular environment or walk of life
Usage: his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment; he's out of my orbit
Similar words: environment
Definition: the totality of surrounding conditions
Usage: he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room