land — the solid part of the earth's surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the solid part of the earth's surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /lænd/
Korean meaning: 땅, 육지
Korean pronunciation: 랜드 (강세: 랜드)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's the queen of this land, demanding treats every hour.
- The pilot managed to land the plane despite the terrible weather.
- After years of saving money, I finally bought a small piece of land.
land
NOUN//lænd//
the solid part of the earth's surface
💡 Concept
A child steps onto dry land after swimming in the ocean
🎵 Rhyme
This grand land was built by hand!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lænd/
🇬🇧 UK/lænd/
🌳Etymology
Rootland
Origin
고대 영어 'lond'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족 언어들과 공통된 어원을 가집니다. 인류가 바다와 구분되는 '땅'이라는 개념을 가장 기본적으로 표현한 단어 중 하나입니다.
🎵Rhyme
handbandstandgrandbrand
hand
band
stand
grand
brand
🔗Collocations
farmland
land ownership
landing gear
promised land
land on one's feet
waste land
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks she's the queen of this land, demanding treats every hour.”
“The pilot managed to land the plane despite the terrible weather.”
“After years of saving money, I finally bought a small piece of land.”
😄 Fun example
“The superhero always manages to land on his feet, unlike me getting out of bed.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
groundearthsoilterritoryterrain
Antonyms
seawaterocean
Related
landinglandmarklandscapemainlandhomeland
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