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Farm

UK /["/fɑːm/"]/US /["/fɑːrm/"]/

Definition

an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals

In simple words: A place where people grow crops and raise animals.

Examples

  • The farm is filled with animals and crops.
  • They visited a pumpkin farm during the fall.
  • My grandparents own a large farm in the countryside.
  • We saw cows grazing at the farm near our house.
  • The farm produces fresh vegetables for the local market.

Usage notes

Commonly used to describe both small family-run operations and large commercial enterprises. It is appropriate in most contexts, but could be less relevant in urban settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'farmer' waving from a 'farm'.

Collocations

  • big
  • large
  • little
  • have
  • own
  • manage
  • be located
  • lie
  • grow something
  • produce
  • product
  • animal
  • at a/​the farm
  • down on the farm
  • on a/​the farm
  • big
  • large
  • little
  • have
  • own
  • manage
  • be located
  • lie
  • grow something
  • produce
  • product
  • animal
  • at a/​the farm
  • down on the farm
  • on a/​the farm
  • big
  • large
  • little
  • have
  • own
  • manage
  • be located
  • lie
  • grow something
  • produce
  • product
  • animal
  • at a/​the farm
  • down on the farm
  • on a/​the farm

Synonyms

  • stead
  • ranch
  • plantation
  • acreage

Antonyms

  • urban
  • city

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'farm' with 'firm' — they are not the same.
  • Using 'farms' incorrectly in the plural when the context requires a singular.
  • Mispronouncing 'farm' as 'form'.