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field

/fiːld/ /fild/

Meanings
noun
A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.

Examples :

"There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field."
area environment geography nature agriculture essential toeic

Related Words

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration figurative

figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration regularly

regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

Illustration competitive

competitive adjective

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

Capable of competing successfully

"The students in the math class were very competitive; they all worked hard to get the best grades. "

Illustration goalkeeper

goalkeeper noun

/ˌɡoʊlˈkiːpər/ /ˌɡoʊlˌkiːpər/

A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

"The goalkeeper saved the team from losing the game by making a crucial stop. "

Illustration metaphors

metaphors noun

/ˈmɛtəfɔrz/ /ˈmɛtəfərz/

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

"The teacher explained that metaphors, like "the world is a stage," help us understand complex ideas by comparing them to familiar things. "

Illustration intercept

intercept noun

/ˈɪntərsept/ /ˌɪntərˈsept/

An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.

"The police used a wiretap to get an intercept of the suspect's phone call. "

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration shortstop

shortstop noun

/ˈʃɔːrtstɑːp/ /ˈʃɔːrtstɔp/

The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

"The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop."

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "