Lands — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Lands
Lands (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
- to land an airplane on its undersurface without use of landing gear
- to land (an airplane or spacecraft) under emergency conditions usually with damage to the craft
- to crash-land an airplane or spacecraft
Lands (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
- a realm of fantasy or of whimsical or foolish behavior
- land belonging to the crown and yielding revenues that the reigning sovereign is entitled to
- public land in some British dominions or colonies
- a euphoric, dreamlike mental state detached from the harsher realities of life
- —used as a nickname for Los Angeles, California
- an ideal or imaginary place
- an area of unowned, unclaimed, or uninhabited land
- an unoccupied area between opposing armies
- an area not suitable or used for occupation or habitation
- something and especially a place or condition believed to promise final satisfaction or realization of hopes
Lands (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"
Lands (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 Lands
The most common words with a similar meaning to Lands:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lands
Words with the opposite meaning of Lands:
Near Antonyms of Lands
Word Forms of Lands
Inflections: landed, landing, belly-landed, belly-landing, belly-lands, crash-landed, crash-landing, crash-lands
Derived words: landless (adjective), landlessness (noun), belly landing (noun), crash landing (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Lands
Middle English londen, landen, derivative of lond, land land:1
First known use: 13th centuryt
Frequently Asked Questions about Lands
What does "Lands" mean?
"Lands" means to set or put on shore from a ship, disembark. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to set or put on shore from a ship, disembark. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Lands"?
Other words for "Lands" include commonwealths, countries, nations, sovereignties, states, belts, corridors and necks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lands" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Lands"?
There are 184 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lands". Common alternatives include commonwealths, countries, nations, sovereignties, states, belts, corridors, necks, parts and regions.
What is the opposite of "Lands"?
Antonyms of "Lands" include goes, leaves, embarks, blasts off, takes off, forfeits, loses and misses. Near antonyms include launches, sails, checks out and clocks (out).
How do you use "Lands" in a sentence?
Examples of "Lands" 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"; "the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth after exploring Cape Cod Bay".
Is "Lands" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Lands" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Lands"?
"Lands" is pronounced /ˈland/ as a noun, /ˈbe-lē-ˌland/ as a verb, /ˌklau̇d-ˈkü-(ˌ)kü-ˌland/ as a noun, /ˈkrash-ˈland/ as a verb, /ˈlä-ˌlä-/ as a noun, /ˌne-vər-ˈne-vər-/ as a noun and /ˈnō-ˌmanz-ˌland/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Lands"?
"Lands" comes from Middle English londen, landen, derivative of lond, land land:1. First known use: 13th centuryt.