Cool MateMeaning of Acre
a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres
In simple words: A unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet.
Acre in a sentence
- 3 000 acres of parkland
- a three-acre wood
- Each house has acres of space around it *(= a lot of space)*.
How to use Acre
Commonly used in American English when discussing land and real estate. It is less common in casual conversation. Avoid using it in contexts where other area measurements are more appropriate, like small rooms.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a large field, 43,560 steps long, to help visualize an acre.
Related words
Collocations with Acre
- large acre
- sell an acre
- buy an acre
Synonyms for Acre
- hectare
- parcel
- plot
Opposites of Acre
- square foot
- square meter
- hectare
Common mistakes with Acre
- Confusing acre with 'acres' - remember, it's often used as a singular unit.
- Using acre in contexts outside land measurement, where different terms apply.
Acre appears in
Acre in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فدان
وحدة مساحة تساوي 43,560 قدم مربع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
একর
৪৩,৫৬০ বর্গফুটের সমান জমির পরিমাপের একক।
- GermanDeutsch
Acre
Eine Flächeneinheit, die 43.560 Quadratfuß entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
acre
Una unidad de área igual a 43,560 pies cuadrados.
- Persianفارسی
جریب
واحدی از مساحت برابر با ۴۳۵۶۰ فوت مربع.
- FrenchFrançais
Acre
Une unité de surface équivalant à 43 560 pieds carrés.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एकड़
क्षेत्रफल की एक इकाई जो 43,560 वर्ग फुट के बराबर होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Acero
Un'unità di superficie pari a 43.560 piedi quadrati.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acre
Uma unidade de área equivalente a 43.560 pés quadrados.
- RussianРусский
Акр
Единица площади, равная 43 560 квадратным футам.
- Urduاردو
ایکڑ
43,560 مربع فٹ کے برابر رقبے کا ایک یونٹ۔
- Chinese中文
英亩
一个等于43,560平方英尺的面积单位。
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Frequently asked questions about Acre
What does Acre mean?
A unit of area equal to 43,560 square feet.
What is the definition of Acre?
a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres
How do you use Acre in a sentence?
3 000 acres of parkland
Can you give another example of Acre?
a three-acre wood
What are synonyms for Acre?
Common alternatives include hectare, parcel, plot.
What is the opposite of Acre?
Opposite meanings include square foot, square meter, hectare.
What words go with Acre?
It commonly pairs with large acre, sell an acre, buy an acre.
What are common mistakes when using Acre?
Confusing acre with 'acres' - remember, it's often used as a singular unit. Using acre in contexts outside land measurement, where different terms apply.
How do you pronounce Acre?
US: /["/ˈeɪkər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeɪkə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Acre?
Commonly used in American English when discussing land and real estate. It is less common in casual conversation. Avoid using it in contexts where other area measurements are more appropriate, like small rooms.
What CEFR level is Acre?
"Acre" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.