field

noun

UK /fiːld/

Word Forms

singular	field
plural	fields

1
countable an area of land used for keeping animals or growing food
There were horses grazing in the next field.
a corn/wheat field
field of:
We drove past huge fields of barley and hay.
Synonyms and related words
Outdoor areas where animals are kept
barnyard
boma
chicken run
1. 1a
  an area of land covered in grass and used for sport
  The England striker left the field with a knee injury.
  a sports/football field
  take the field (=walk onto it in order to start playing):
  The crowd gave Ripken a standing ovation when he took the field.
  on/off the field:
  He behaves badly both on and off the football field.
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of land and soil with grass growing on them
  downs
  field
  grassland
2. 1b
  a large area of land or water where something is found
  a gas field
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of water
  body of water
  channel
  field
  Synonyms and related words
  Large areas of land
  field
  highveld
  land mass
3. 1c
  a large area of land or water covered in a particular substance
  an ice field
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of water
  body of water
  channel
  field
  Synonyms and related words
  Large areas of land
  field
  highveld
  land mass
4. 1d
  mainly literaryan area of land where people fight a battle
  Synonyms and related words
  Places where war and fighting take place
  bastion
  battlefield
  beachhead
2
countable a subject that you study, or a type of work that you do
field of:
a chemist working in the field of polymer research
a field of study/endeavour/enquiry:
She has the ability to succeed in any field of endeavour.
a specialist/expert in a field:
Professor Edwards is one of the main experts in his field.
Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity
area
field
discipline
3
singular all the people or animals taking part in a race or competition: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Henderson will be competing against a very strong field today.
Synonyms and related words
Participants in games and competitions
a good/bad loser
all-comers
a sore loser
4
countable computinga part of a database that contains information of a particular type
Type your name in the User field.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of computer programs, systems or software
anchor link
autoflow
automatic hyphenation
5
countable physicsan area where a particular force has an effect
a magnetic field
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
6
countable an area that a person or piece of equipment can see at one time
Synonyms and related words
The ability to see and problems with seeing
20/20 vision
accommodation
astigmatism
7

the field
the team in baseball, cricket etc that is throwing the ball and trying to catch it when the other team hits it: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
A. N. Other
back

phrases

in the field

field

noun

US /fild/

Word Forms

singular	field
plural	fields

1
countable an area of land used for keeping animals or growing food
There were horses grazing in the next field.
a corn/wheat field
field of:
We drove past huge fields of barley and hay.
Synonyms and related words
Outdoor areas where animals are kept
barnyard
boma
chicken run
1. 1a
  an area of land covered in grass and used for sports
  The shortstop left the field with a knee injury.
  a sports/baseball field
  take the field (=walk onto it in order to start playing):
  The crowd gave Ripken a standing ovation when he took the field.
  on/off the field:
  He behaves badly both on and off the football field.
  Synonyms and related words
  Areas of land and soil with grass growing on them
  downs
  field
  grassland
2. 1b
  a large area of land or water where something is found
  a gas field
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of water
  body of water
  channel
  field
  Synonyms and related words
  Large areas of land
  field
  highveld
  land mass
3. 1c
  a large area of land or water covered in a particular substance
  an ice field
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for areas of water
  body of water
  channel
  field
  Synonyms and related words
  Large areas of land
  field
  highveld
  land mass
4. 1d
  mainly literaryan area of land where people fight a battle
  Synonyms and related words
  Places where war and fighting take place
  bastion
  battlefield
  beachhead
2
countable a subject that you study, or a type of work that you do
field of:
a chemist working in the field of polymer research
a field of study/endeavor/enquiry:
She has the ability to succeed in any field of endeavor.
a specialist/expert in a field:
Professor Edwards is one of the main experts in his field.
Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of study, interest or activity
area
field
discipline
3
singular all the people or animals taking part in a race or competition
Henderson will be competing against a very strong field today.
Synonyms and related words
Participants in games and competitions
a good/bad loser
all-comers
a sore loser
4
countable computinga part of a database that contains information of a particular type
Type your name in the User field.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of computer programs, systems or software
anchor link
autoflow
automatic hyphenation
5
countable physicsan area where a particular force has an effect
a magnetic field
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
6
countable an area that a person or piece of equipment can see at one time
Synonyms and related words
The ability to see and problems with seeing
20/20 vision
astigmatism
a/the trained eye
7

the field
the team in baseball, softball, etc. that is throwing the ball and trying to catch it when the other team hits it
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
back
backfield

phrases

in the field

field

verb

UK /fiːld/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	field
he/she/it	fields
present participle	fielding
past tense	fielded
past participle	fielded

1
intransitive to be the team that throws and tries to catch the ball during a game while members of the other team try to hit it. The other team bats
England chose to field first and put South Africa in to bat.
Synonyms and related words
To perform an action in a game or sport
blank
block
bully off
1. 1a
  transitive to catch or pick up a ball that has been hit and throw it back
  Synonyms and related words
  To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
  strike at
  kick
  play
2
transitive to use a person or group of people as your team, representatives, or army
Liverpool are fielding an impressive team for tomorrow’s game.
Synonyms and related words
To employ someone
employ
appoint
take on
3
transitive to deal with something such as a question or a telephone call, especially a difficult one
The education minister fielded questions from journalists outside the parliament building this morning.
Synonyms and related words
To try to deal with a problem or difficulty
deal with
tackle
combat
Synonyms and related words
To reply or to answer
reply
answer
respond

field

verb

US /fild/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	field
he/she/it	fields
present participle	fielding
past tense	fielded
past participle	fielded

1
intransitive to be the team that throws and tries to catch the ball during a game while members of the other team try to hit it. The other team bats.
Synonyms and related words
To perform an action in a game or sport
blank
block
bobble
1. 1a
  transitive to catch or pick up a ball that has been hit and throw it back
  Synonyms and related words
  To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport
  strike at
  kick
  play
2
transitive to use a person or group of people as your team, representatives, or army
The U.S. is fielding an impressive team for tomorrow’s game.
Synonyms and related words
To employ someone
employ
appoint
take on
3
transitive to deal with something such as a question or a telephone call, especially a difficult one
The Senator fielded questions from reporters outside her home this morning.
Synonyms and related words
To try to deal with a problem or difficulty
man up
kick something into the long grass
deal with
Synonyms and related words
To reply or to answer
reply
answer
respond

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