A2noun 1K

Field

🇬🇧 UK /["/fiːld/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fiːld/"]/

Meaning of Field

an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.

In simple words: An open area of land, often used for growing crops or for animals to graze.

Field in a sentence

• The children played in the field behind the school.
• She has a degree in the field of biology.
• Farmers grow crops in the field.
• He works in the field of technology.
• The football match took place on a muddy field.
• She excelled in her field and won many awards.
• The scientist is conducting research in her field.

How to use Field

Use 'field' to describe agricultural areas or areas of study. It's not used in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a big green field where cows roam freely.

Related words

Collocations with Field

• cultivated
• ploughed/​plowed
• grass
• work in
• cultivate
• work
• across a/​the field
• through a/​the field
• (out) in a/​the field
• playing
• sports
• football
• take
• on a/​the field
• off the field
• strong
• crowded
• male-dominated
• dominate
• head
• lead
• include somebody
• ahead of the field
• chosen
• specialist
• specialized
• work in
• open up
• in a/​the field
• outside a/​somebody’s field
• field of
• an expert in the field
• a leader in the field
• a field of research
• work in
• experiment
• investigation
• research
• in the field
• strong
• crowded
• male-dominated
• dominate
• head
• lead
• include somebody
• ahead of the field
• energy
• force
• electric
• strength
• data
• display
• input
• create
• move between

Synonyms for Field

• area (4)

Opposites of Field

• building
• city
• forest

Common mistakes with Field

• Confusing 'field' with 'feild' - remember the spelling!
• Using 'field' to describe a non-physical area like responsibility - that's more abstract.
• Mixing up 'field' with 'area' - make sure you understand the context.

Frequently asked questions about Field

What does Field mean?

An open area of land, often used for growing crops or for animals to graze.

What is the definition of Field?

an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.

How do you use Field in a sentence?

The children played in the field behind the school.

Can you give another example of Field?

She has a degree in the field of biology.

What are synonyms for Field?

Common alternatives include area (4).

What is the opposite of Field?

Opposite meanings include building, city, forest.

What words go with Field?

It commonly pairs with cultivated, ploughed/​plowed, grass, work in, cultivate, work, across a/​the field, through a/​the field, (out) in a/​the field, playing, sports, football, take, on a/​the field, off the field, strong, crowded, male-dominated, dominate, head, lead, include somebody, ahead of the field, chosen, specialist, specialized, work in, open up, in a/​the field, outside a/​somebody’s field, field of, an expert in the field, a leader in the field, a field of research, work in, experiment, investigation, research, in the field, strong, crowded, male-dominated, dominate, head, lead, include somebody, ahead of the field, energy, force, electric, strength, data, display, input, create, move between.

What are common mistakes when using Field?

Confusing 'field' with 'feild' - remember the spelling! Using 'field' to describe a non-physical area like responsibility - that's more abstract. Mixing up 'field' with 'area' - make sure you understand the context.

How do you pronounce Field?

US: /["/fiːld/"]/, UK: /["/fiːld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Field?

Use 'field' to describe agricultural areas or areas of study. It's not used in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Field?

"Field" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.