Cool MateField
UK /["/fiːld/"]/US /["/fiːld/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
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
Synonyms
- area (4)
Antonyms
- building
- city
- forest
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.