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The correct spelling is acre.
How to pronounce acre
/ˈeɪ.kə/
nounIPA: /ˈeɪ.kə/
Say it like: Acr-e
The correct spelling is acre. An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's plowing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square meters. For example: "I like my new house - there’s acres of space!"
Usage Examples
“I like my new house - there’s acres of space!”
Definition
noun
- 1.An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's plowing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square meters.
- 2.Any of various similar units of area in other systems.
- 3.(usually in the plural) A wide expanse.
- 4.(usually in the plural) A large quantity.
- 5.A field.
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