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

A small army of staff and contractors pour into Starbase every day from neighboring areas, including Brownsville, the biggest city in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley and historically one of the poorest places in the U.S.

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

Separated by 14 miles, the two towns are in different local authority areas, with Broughty Ferry, a suburb of Dundee, and Arbroath falling under Angus Council's remit.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

These areas integrate your sensory input and muscle actions so you keep oriented in space and in motion.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman