Cool MateField vs Science
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Field
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Science
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
| Field | Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/fiːld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fiːld/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsaɪəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsaɪəns/"]/ |
| Meaning | An open area of land, often used for growing crops or for animals to graze. | The study of how things work in the natural world. |
| Example | The children played in the field behind the school. | Science helps us understand the world around us. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | A1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | 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 | modern, bad, junk, advance, understand, curriculum, education, research, science of, the advancement of science, the development of science, the history of science, modern, bad, junk, advance, understand, curriculum, education, research, science of, the advancement of science, the development of science, the history of science, modern, bad, junk, advance, understand, curriculum, education, research, science of, the advancement of science, the development of science, the history of science |
| Antonyms | building, city, forest | ignorance, nonsense |
| Common mistakes | 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. | Confused with 'scientific', which is an adjective., Using 'science' as a verb., Pluralizing incorrectly as 'sciences' when referring to the subject in general. |
| Usage notes | Use 'field' to describe agricultural areas or areas of study. It's not used in very casual conversations. | Use 'science' in both formal and informal contexts when discussing biology, chemistry, physics, etc. It's appropriate in classrooms and conversations, but avoid it in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'study' might fit better. |
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Frequently asked questions: Field vs Science
What's the difference between Field and Science?
Field: An open area of land, often used for growing crops or for animals to graze. Science: The study of how things work in the natural world.
Which is more advanced: Field and Science?
Field is the highest level, at A2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Field and Science the same CEFR level?
Field: A2, Science: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Field and Science?
Field: noun, Science: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Field: The children played in the field behind the school. Science: Science helps us understand the world around us.
Can I use Field and Science interchangeably?
Not always. Field and Science are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.