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zones

Pronunciation: [zoʊnz]

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Learn how to use zones in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) zones are specific areas or sections that have some kind of special purpose. They can be different parts of a city or land that are used for different things, like living, working, or playing.

Example

In our city, there are separate zones for parks, homes, and businesses.

Example

The industrial zone is not a place for families to live; it’s only for factories and warehouses.

Example

What are the main zones in our town?

Context: “sports”

(noun) in sports, zones can refer to areas on a field or court where specific actions occur. For example, in basketball, players may defend certain zones to prevent the other team from scoring.

Example

The team practiced their defense in the key zones of the court to improve their chances of winning.

Example

The players were scattered and forgot to cover their zones, allowing the other team to score easily.

Example

Which zones should we focus on during practice?

Context: “time”

(noun) time zones are regions of the world that have the same standard time. This is important to know when scheduling events in different places around the world.

Example

When we called our friends in Europe, we remembered that they are in a different time zone.

Example

I forgot about the time zone difference and called my friend at midnight their time.

Example

What time zone are we in right now?

How to pronounce zones

Pronunciation: [zoʊnz]

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