Land — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Land
Land (noun)
- the solid part of the surface of the earth; also, a corresponding part of a celestial body (such as the moon)
- ground or soil of a specified situation, nature, or quality
- the surface of the earth and all its natural resources
Land (verb)
- to set or put on shore from a ship, disembark
- to set down after conveying
- to cause to reach or come to rest in a particular place
Land (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
"the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties"
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a broad geographical area
"the land to the west was said to have incredibly rich soil and plentiful water"
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the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air
"it's always good to be back on dry land after a long boat ride"
Land (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to stop at or near a place along the shore
"the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay"
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to get to a destination
"we landed at the hotel just before midnight"
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to go ashore from a ship
"the passengers on the cruise landed at St. George in Bermuda"
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to come to rest after descending from the air
"our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away"
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to receive as return for effort
"because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise"
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to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
"after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Land
The most common words with a similar meaning to Land:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Land
Words with the opposite meaning of Land:
Near Antonyms of Land
Word Forms of Land
Inflections: landed, landing, lands
Derived words: landless (adjective), landlessness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Land
Middle English lond, land, going back to Old English, going back to Germanic *landa- (strong neuter noun), perhaps originally "untilled land" (whence also Old Frisian land, lond "land, earth, country, landed property," Old Saxon land, Old High German lant, Old Norse land, Gothic land "field, country"), going back to dialectal Indo-European *londh-o-, o-grade form of a noun with apparent zero-grade *ln̥dh-eh2- in Celtic *land-ā-, whence Old Irish land, lann "land, plot, church building," Welsh llan "church and its adjoining property, enclosure," also Old Irish ithlann "threshing floor" (with ith "grain"), Old Welsh itlann, glossing Latin ārea "threshing floor," Welsh ydlan "barnyard" (with ŷd "grain"); and probably in Elfdalian (dialect of north central Sweden) linda "overgrown field," Old Prussian lindan (accusative singular) "valley"; zero-grade *ln̥dh- or full grade *lendh- in Slavic *lęd-, whence Russian ljadá "uncultivated field with first-growth forest," Old Russian ljadina "wasteland, weeds, thick brush," Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian lèdina, ledìna "wasteland, virgin soil," Polish ląnd "dry land, mainland"
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Land
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 10
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Land
Frequently Asked Questions about Land
What does "Land" mean?
"Land" means the solid part of the surface of the earth; also, a corresponding part of a celestial body (such as the moon). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the solid part of the surface of the earth; also, a corresponding part of a celestial body (such as the moon). It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Land"?
Other words for "Land" include commonwealth, country, nation, sovereignty, state, belt, corridor and neck. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Land" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Land"?
There are 194 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Land". Common alternatives include commonwealth, country, nation, sovereignty, state, belt, corridor, neck, part(s) and region.
What is the opposite of "Land"?
Antonyms of "Land" include go, leave, embark, blast off, take off, forfeit, lose and miss. Near antonyms include launch, sail, check out and clock (out).
How do you use "Land" in a sentence?
Examples of "Land" in a sentence: "the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties"; "the land to the west was said to have incredibly rich soil and plentiful water"; "it's always good to be back on dry land after a long boat ride".
Is "Land" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Land" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Land" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Land" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.
How do you pronounce "Land"?
"Land" is pronounced /ˈland/.