area

local

The local area has several good restaurants and parks that families enjoy visiting.

surrounding

The city and surrounding areas were affected by the heavy flooding last week.

deprived

Children in deprived areas often have fewer opportunities to attend good schools.

move into/to

My family decided to move to a quieter area outside the city last year.

be scattered over, be spread over

The new houses are spread over a wide area on the outskirts of town.

in an/the ~

Most shops in the area close by 6 o'clock on weekdays.

outside an/the ~

My family prefers to shop at stores located outside the downtown area.

~ around/round

We enjoyed visiting the small villages in the area around the national park.

in an/the ~

We have a small park in the residential area where children play after school.

complex, difficult, problem, sensitive

Mental health remains a difficult area for many families to discuss openly.

growth

Online shopping has become the fastest growth area for retail businesses worldwide.

grey

When they explained the new rules, several grey areas remained unclear to everyone in the room.

cover

The new shopping center covers a large area in the downtown district.

identify

The manager helped us identify key areas where we could improve our customer service.

in an/the ~

Scientists have made important discoveries in the medical area over the past decade.

an area of activity/life

She has made significant progress in the area of public speaking over the past year.

an area of concern/difficulty

Safety in the workplace remains an area of concern for the factory management.

floor, surface

The kitchen has a small surface area, so we can only fit a tiny table there.

cover, have

The shopping mall has an area of over 50,000 square meters.