hall
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Definition
A hall is an area inside a building such as an entrance space, a passage that connects rooms, or a large room used for meetings or events. The exact meaning depends on the type of building and context.
Usage & Nuances
Often refers to different spaces: an entrance area ('in the hall'), a corridor ('down the hall'), or a large venue ('city hall', 'concert hall', 'dining hall'). In British English, 'hall' is common for the entrance space of a house; in American English, 'hallway' is more common for a corridor.
Example Sentences
Please leave your shoes in the hall.
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Her room is down the hall.
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I think I heard someone in the hall last night.
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They booked a small hall for the wedding party.
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We ate lunch in the dining hall.
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Just wait for me in the hall and I'll be right out.
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