piece of ground
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Definition
Noun: An extended area of land; a distinct portion of the earth's surface, often with defined boundaries or a specific use.
Usage
The term "piece of ground" is a common, somewhat formal noun phrase used to refer to a specific, often measurable, area of land. It emphasizes the land as a tangible, physical entity. It is frequently used in contexts like real estate, agriculture, law, and general description.
Examples
- They bought a piece of ground to build their new house.
- The farmer set aside a small piece of ground for a vegetable garden.
- The city council designated that piece of ground as a public park.
- He owns several pieces of ground throughout the county.
Advanced Usage
- "a piece of hallowed ground": Used metaphorically to describe a place of great historical, cultural, or emotional significance.
- The ancient battlefield is considered a piece of hallowed ground by the nation.
- "a piece of high ground": Can be used literally to describe elevated land or figuratively to describe a position of advantage in a debate or conflict.
- Militarily, it is crucial to hold a piece of high ground.
Variants and Related Words
- Plot (of ground/land) (n): A small, usually marked-out piece of land for a specific purpose, like building or gardening.
- a plot of land for sale
- Parcel (of land/ground) (n): A term often used in legal and real estate contexts for a defined portion of land.
- a 50-acre parcel of ground
- Tract (n): A large, often undeveloped area of land.
- a vast tract of forested ground
- Lot (n): A specific plot of land, especially one in a town or city designated for a building.
- a vacant lot
Synonyms
- Plot
- Parcel
- Tract
- Lot
- Expanse (emphasizes a wide, open area)
Related Phrases
- Piece of land: A direct and very common synonym for "piece of ground." The terms are often interchangeable.
- They farmed every available piece of land.
Noun
- an extended area of land