Area vs. Aria

Area vs. Aria — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Area and Aria

Areanoun

(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.

Arianoun

(music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

Areanoun

A particular geographic region.

Arianoun

an elaborate song for solo voice

Areanoun

Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.

The photo is a little dark in that area.

Arianoun

an elaborate song for solo voice

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Areanoun

The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.

The plans are a bit vague in that area.

Areanoun

(British) An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement.

Areanoun

(soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.

Areanoun

(slang) Genitals.

Areanoun

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography);

it was a mountainous areaBible country

Areanoun

a particular environment or walk of life;

his social sphere is limitedit was a closed area of employmenthe's out of my orbit
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Areanoun

a subject of study;

it was his area of specializationareas of interest include...

Areanoun

a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function;

the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants

Areanoun

a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve;

in the abdominal region

Areanoun

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary;

the area of a rectangleit was about 500 square feet in area