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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In these latter areas, perceptions of "broken Britain" are easier to find.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The government is trying to rapidly push through reforms in various areas, ahead of legislative elections in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In Albania, protester demands vary from halting the project, to reversing a law allowing development in protected areas, to ending corruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

These premium tickets offer access to shaded lounge areas, enhanced seating, food and beverage offerings and elevated viewing locations overlooking the festival grounds and match screens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Workers in rural areas, which are home to two-thirds of the population, earn less than a dollar a day on average.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French