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Area vs. Aria

Area

/ˈeəriə/
A specific part or section of a space or surface, or a field of study

Examples:

The area of a rectangle is L x W.The Anglo-French proposals invoked self-determination for the German-speaking areas they defined.Levites came to the area, searching for something.

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This word has no antonyms

Aria

/ˈɑːriə/
A melody or tune, usually for a solo voice with instrumental accompaniment

Examples:

The soprano delivered a breathtaking aria that enchanted all listeners.His piano piece was inspired by the moving aria he heard at the opera.The aria's haunting melody lingered long after the performance ended.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Think of area as a term related to space or a location, like a farmland or a room, whereas aria is connected to music and opera.
  • Visualize area as covering ground or measuring a surface, while aria resonates with the sound from a stage.
  • Area often involves measurement, like square kilometers, and involves more mathematical or physical space concepts.
  • Aria is performed by an opera singer, so associate it with singing or vocal melodies.
  • Use the e in area to think of earth or extent and the i in aria to remind you of instrumental or inspire.
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