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How to pronounce field
Say it like this: /ˈfild/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does field mean?
nounA land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
“There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field.”
The open country near or belonging to a town or city.
A wide, open space that is used to grow crops or to hold farm animals, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge or other barrier.
“A crop circle was made in a corn field.”
verbTo intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
To be the team catching and throwing the ball, as opposed to hitting it.
“The blue team are fielding first, while the reds are batting.”
To place (a team, its players, etc.) in a game.
“The away team fielded two new players and the second-choice goalkeeper.”
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