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- Dictionaryfield/fiːld/
noun
- 1. an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences: "a wheat field" Similar
- 2. a particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest: "we talked to professionals in various fields" Similar
verb
- 1. attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.
- 2. send out (a team or individual) to play in a game: "Leeds fielded a team of youngsters" Similar
adjective
- 1. carried out or working in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office: "field observations and interviews" Similar Opposite
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a place where you are working or studying in real situations, rather than from an office, laboratory, etc. : I spoke to an aid worker who had recently returned from the field. You'll find that things aren't as straightforward out in the field as they are in the classroom.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word field, from a piece of land to a branch of knowledge. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for field in this online dictionary.
1. a (1) : an open land area free of woods and buildings. (2) : an area of land marked by the presence of particular objects or features. dune fields. b (1) : an area of cleared enclosed land used for cultivation or pasture. a field of wheat.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the word field in different contexts, such as area of land, sport, subject, business and physics. Find out the collocations, idioms and synonyms of field with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
Field definition: an expanse of open or cleared ground, especially a piece of land suitable or used for pasture or tillage.. See examples of FIELD used in a sentence.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word field in English, from an area of grass or land to a subject of study or type of activity. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for field.
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Definition of field noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a piece of land cleared of trees and undergrowth, usually enclosed with a fence or hedge and used for pasture or growing crops: a field of barley. a limited or marked off area, usually of mown grass, on which any of various sports, athletic competitions, etc, are held: a soccer field.
A field is a broad, level, open expanse of land, or a portion of land containing a natural resource, or an area of activity, interest, or knowledge. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of the word field in various contexts, such as sports, mathematics, physics, and computing.
