field
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Field (noun) means an open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports. Example: “The farmer walked out into the field to check on the wheat.”
noun
1
An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
"The farmer walked out into the field to check on the wheat."
"The players jogged onto the field before kickoff."
"Sheep grazed quietly in the field behind our cottage."
2
A particular subject, area of activity, or branch of expertise.
"She has spent her whole career in the field of neuroscience."
"He is well known in the field of marine biology."
"Her brother works in the field of renewable energy."
verb
1
In sport, to catch or stop a ball and return it into play.
"He fielded the ball cleanly and threw it to first base."
"She fielded the grounder at shortstop and threw it to first."
"The goalkeeper fielded the cross easily and kicked the ball upfield."
2
To handle or respond to something, especially questions or requests.
"The spokesperson fielded questions from reporters after the announcement."
"The helpdesk staff fielded dozens of calls about the broken website."
"I spent the morning fielding emails from worried parents."
3
To put a team, group, or piece of equipment into use or into a competition.
"The club fielded a much younger squad for the cup match."
"The school fielded two teams in the local tournament."
"Our village fielded a full team for the first time this year."
How to use field
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn open piece of land, or, more abstractly, an area of work or study; as a verb, to catch a ball or handle something thrown at you (literally or figuratively).
Common pairings
field of study
field questions
field a team
out in the field
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- fields
- Past tense
- fielded
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Etymology
From Old English feld, related to the idea of a flat, open space — the same ancient root that gives us "flat."
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What does “field” mean?
The word “field” means an open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports. In plain terms, an open piece of land, or, more abstractly, an area of work or study; as a verb, to catch a ball or handle something thrown at you (literally or figuratively).
How do you pronounce “field”?
“Field” is pronounced FEELD (/ˈfi(ː)ld/ in IPA).
How do you use “field” in a sentence?
Here is “field” used in a sentence: “The farmer walked out into the field to check on the wheat.”
What is the opposite of “field”?
The opposite of “field” — its antonyms — is bat.
What part of speech is “field”?
Depending on how it is used, “field” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “field” come from?
The word “field” comes from Old English. From Old English feld, related to the idea of a flat, open space — the same ancient root that gives us "flat.".
Is “field” a common word?
“Field” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “field” have?
“Field” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
What is the difference between a field and a meadow?
A field is any open stretch of land, often ploughed, fenced, or set aside for crops, animals, or sport. A meadow is specifically grassland, usually left to grow wild flowers and grasses and often cut for hay. A meadow is one type of field, but not every field is a meadow.
What is the difference between a field and a pasture?
Both are open land, but 'pasture' always refers to ground used for grazing livestock. A field is more general: it may hold crops, host a football match, or simply lie empty. When animals are feeding on it, a field is functioning as a pasture.
What are the different types of fields?
In the land sense, fields are usually named by their use: arable fields for growing crops, grazing or hay fields for livestock, and playing fields for sport. The word also stretches beyond land to mean an area of study or activity, or a region of force in physics.
What is an example of a field?
A farmer's wheat field, a green field full of grazing sheep, or the field where a local football team plays are all everyday examples. Each is an open, usually flat area of land, put to a particular practical use such as farming or sport.
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