land

//lænd//
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Visual representation of land

Noun

landSingular
landsPlural
1

The solid part of the earth's surface; ground or soil.

After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see land.

2

An area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building.

My grandfather owns a large piece of land for farming.

3

A country, nation, or state.

She traveled to a distant land.

4

Ground or soil used for agriculture.

The farmer bought more land to grow vegetables.

Verb

1

To come down through the air and rest on the ground or another surface.

The plane landed safely at the airport.

2

To bring a plane, boat, or other vehicle to rest on land or water.

The pilot landed the plane safely on the runway.

3

To arrive or cause to arrive at a particular place or situation.

After a long journey, we finally landed in a small village.

4

To succeed in obtaining or achieving something desirable.

She landed her dream job at a famous company.

land - Deep Vocabulary