Acre — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Acre
Acre (noun)
- a field especially of arable land or pastureland
- lands, estate
- any of various units of area; specifically, a unit in the U.S. and England equal to 43,560 square feet (4047 square meters)
Acre (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a piece of land used for burying the dead
"was laid in rest in God's acre, with a comforting view of the river he loved so much"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Acre
The most common words with a similar meaning to Acre:
Origin & Etymology of Acre
Middle English aker, acre, going back to Old English æcer, going back to Germanic *akraz (whence also, with k geminate in West Germanic, Old Saxon akkar "field," Old High German ackar, Old Norse akr "arable land," Gothic akrs "field"), going back to Indo-European *h2eǵros, whence also Latin ager, "piece of land, field," Greek agrós, Sanskrit ájrah
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Acre
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 1
- Topics: Numbers & Quantities
Words & Phrases Containing Acre
Frequently Asked Questions about Acre
What does "Acre" mean?
"Acre" means a field especially of arable land or pastureland. As a noun, it is defined as: a field especially of arable land or pastureland.
What is another word for "Acre"?
Other words for "Acre" include boneyard, cemetery, graveyard, memorial park, necropolis and potter's field. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Acre" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Acre"?
There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Acre". Common alternatives include boneyard, cemetery, graveyard, memorial park, necropolis and potter's field.
How do you use "Acre" in a sentence?
Examples of "Acre" in a sentence: "was laid in rest in God's acre, with a comforting view of the river he loved so much".
Is "Acre" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Acre" is a noun.
Is "Acre" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Acre" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Acre"?
"Acre" is pronounced /ˈā-kər/.
What is the origin of the word "Acre"?
"Acre" comes from Middle English aker, acre, going back to Old English æcer, going back to Germanic *akraz (whence also, with k geminate in West Germanic, Old Saxon akkar "field," Old High German ackar, Old Norse akr "arable land," Gothic akrs "field"), going back to Indo-European *h2eǵros, whence also Latin ager, "piece of land, field," Greek agrós, Sanskrit ájrah. First known use: before 12th century.