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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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:
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.