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lands Word Meanings
- the solid part of the earth's surface
- to arrive on the ground
- to gain possession of something
lands Example Sentences
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lands Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/lænd/
US
/lænd/
lands Word Etymology
land = land (noun) + (verb). Historical origin: Old English 'land' → Old Norse 'land' → Modern English. Memory image: Imagine a map where solid territories are marked, and think of planting a flag to claim your own piece of earth.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I crouch, push off the ground, and move through the air until my feet land softly on the grass. The moment the dust settles, I feel the shift from flight to footing, a small change in my balance. I adjust my stance, keep my center, and decide how to set down my pack, how to place my next step. In that quiet landing, the word land starts to feel like a doorway you can use to begin any task.
Real Context
Land is a compact, versatile word that functions as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the solid surface of the earth and can mean a parcel of property, a country, or a broad area of terrain. As a verb, land means to arrive on the ground from the air or sea, or to secure something through effort or negotiation, such as landing a job or landing a contract. Learners should note how land pairs with prepositions (land on, land in, land in) and how it contrasts with similar words like ground or dirt in everyday speech.
Usage Reminders
- Land can be a noun or a verb; use the correct sense in context. Use land on/land in for destinations or surfaces. When talking about obtaining something, use phrases like 'land a job' or 'land a contract.' Distinguish between physical land and property ownership. Avoid mixing 'land' with unrelated senses of ground or earth. Consider formality level when choosing 'land' or simpler verbs like 'get' or 'obtain'.
Common Misconceptions
- Land means only the ground you stand on.
- Land and ground are always interchangeable.
- To land a plane and to land a job are the same idea.
- Land always refers to the country you live in.
- Land is never used in phrases about ownership.
Thinking Differences
English often distinguishes physical land from ownership and uses many collocations with get, secure, or acquire; learners may mix up 'land' with 'ground' or overgeneralize its use in possessive phrases.
Learning Tips
- Group senses: land as ground vs land as possession.
- Practice common collocations: land on, land in, land a job, land a contract.
- Differentiate arrival (land) from attainment (land a deal).
- Use context to choose verbs like obtain, secure, or win as alternatives.
- Be mindful of prepositions after land (land on vs land in).
- Compare with similar words: ground, soil, territory.
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