farm
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Definition
A farm is an area of land used for growing crops and/or raising animals. It can also refer to the business and buildings connected with that agricultural work.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'on a farm', 'farm animals', 'farm land', and 'farm worker'. 'Farm' is usually a noun here, but it can also be a verb meaning to grow or raise something, or to send work out ('farm out'). 'Farm' is broader than 'field', which is just one open area of land.
Example Sentences
After years in the city, she dreams of buying a farm and living more quietly.
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My grandparents live on a farm.
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They have cows and chickens on the farm.
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We visited a small farm last weekend.
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He grew up on a farm, so he knows how to fix almost anything.
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Running a farm is harder than it looks.
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