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  1. single word requests - What is the name of the area of skin …

    Apr 29, 2014 · What is the name of the area that is between the nose and the upper lip, circled in figure 1 below? source of face image I have found that the area circled in figure 2, the small …

  2. What is the area for people to sit in a stadium called?

    Jun 24, 2023 · What is the area for people to sit in a stadium called? It seems to be called " stand ", but I am not sure. But why " stand "?? because people can sit there too? Can we say " I was …

  3. What is the difference between “area”, “zone”, and “site”?

    An excellent question, which I can't do justice to but will comment: an area can be any size, a zone is a 'very special' area (it's a less common word too) and a site is also a synonym of …

  4. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    May 20, 2024 · Reception / Reception area - Similar to lobby, a reception area is the part of a public building where you can find an information desk or assistance. A reception area is …

  5. word usage - Can I use the <previous> area when the area is …

    Dec 22, 2025 · 1 You can use 'area previously used for', 'former', and for the more literate 'erstwhile', but previous indicates a distinct area used before in a sequence.

  6. What is the small room in the entrance of the flat called?

    Most people in Britain and commonwealth regions would call it the entrance hall or simply the hall (without any risk of its being misunderstood as a church, school or concert kind of hall). …

  7. Words for "next to water" - English Language Learners Stack …

    Sep 10, 2020 · There are several words in English to describe an area that is close to water: beach, coast, shore, strand, waterfront. Could anyone please explain what they mean exactly …

  8. "Area of improvement" or "point of improvement" or synonyms

    May 22, 2014 · Actually I found an area for/of improvement in Oxford Collocations Dictionary with this example: The new assessment system could pinpoint areas for improvement within the …

  9. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jan 29, 2024 · A paved area is a "sidewalk" if it runs along the street. Other paved areas intended for people to walk on -- as opposed to use by vehicles -- are simply a "walk". If intended to be …

  10. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 18, 2020 · A lobby is a large waiting area, like at the entrance of a hotel. A foyer is an entrance hall, sort of like a very small lobby for a personal home. A passage or gallery is a …