lands
/lændz/
NOUN
1. Areas of the Earth's surface
Areas of the Earth's solid surface that are not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
1.1. Geographical areas and territories
Distinct expanses or regions of land, including natural landscapes and defined geographical territories.
Synonyms
- regions
- territories
- tracts
- areas
- domains
- realms
- expanses
Examples
- The explorers traveled across distant lands in search of new discoveries.
- The fertile lands along the river support extensive agriculture.
- Different lands have unique climates, landscapes, and ecosystems.
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1.2. Countries and regions
Countries, nations, or geographical regions considered as distinct political or territorial entities.
Synonyms
- countries
- nations
- territories
- realms
- domains
Examples
- Merchants traveled between distant lands to exchange valuable goods.
- The treaty established peaceful relations between neighboring lands.
- The ancient empire once controlled many surrounding lands.
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1.3. Homelands and native countries
Countries or regions that people regard as their native home or place of origin.
Synonyms
- homelands
- motherlands
- fatherlands
- native countries
Examples
- Many immigrants maintain strong emotional connections to their ancestral lands.
- The refugees hoped to return to their homelands one day.
- Traditional customs vary widely across different motherlands.
Related Words
- birthplaces
- ancestral homes
- homesteads
- heritage
- native regions
1.4. Agricultural soil and farmland
Areas of soil or agricultural ground considered in terms of their fertility, quality, or suitability for cultivation.
Synonyms
Examples
- The fertile lands produce abundant crops every growing season.
- Farmers worked together to protect their agricultural lands from erosion.
- Drought has severely damaged the surrounding farming lands.
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NOUN
2. Property or real estate
Parcels of land held as private property or ownership, often measured and divided for residential, commercial, or agricultural purposes.
2.1. Owned property and estates
Pieces of real property or privately held land that can be bought, sold, inherited, or developed.
Synonyms
- properties
- estates
- holdings
- possessions
- freeholds
Examples
- The family divided its lands among several heirs.
- The company purchased additional lands for future development.
- Local landowners agreed to protect their properties from unauthorized construction.
Related Words
- real estate
- parcels
- plots
- acreage
- demesnes
- property deeds
- ownership
VERB
3. The action of arriving or descending onto a surface
To come down onto a surface or reach a destination after traveling through the air or across water.
3.1. Descending onto the ground
To come down from the air and make contact with the ground or another surface, especially after flying or jumping.
Synonyms
- alights
- touches down
- descends
- settles
Antonyms
- takes off
- ascends
- rises
- soars
Examples
- The aircraft lands safely despite the strong crosswinds.
- The bird lands on a branch near the window.
- The helicopter lands in the open field.
Related Words
- arrives
- crash-lands
- belly-lands
- comes down
- disembarks
3.2. Arriving at a shore or dock
To reach dry land or a docking place after traveling by boat or another watercraft.
Synonyms
- comes ashore
- disembarks
- docks
- makes port
- beaches
Antonyms
- embarks
- sets sail
- departs
Examples
- The fishing boats land at the harbor before sunrise.
- The passengers land on the island after a long voyage.
- The rescue team lands on the shore to assist the survivors.
Related Words
- arrives
- berths
- moors
- anchors
- unloads
3.3. Coming to rest or reaching a position
To arrive at a particular position or end up in a specific place or situation.
Synonyms
- ends up
- comes to rest
- settles
- arrives
Antonyms
- departs
- leaves
- moves away
Examples
- The ball lands near the edge of the playing field.
- The package lands on the wrong desk.
- The discussion eventually lands on a practical solution.
Related Words
- reaches
- appears
- turns up
- stops
- comes down
VERB
4. The act of obtaining or securing something
To successfully obtain, achieve, or secure something desired, such as a job, opportunity, contract, or advantage.
4.1. Obtaining or securing an opportunity
To successfully get or acquire something valuable or desirable, particularly through effort, competition, or negotiation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- loses
- forfeits
- surrenders
Examples
- She lands several major clients through her professional network.
- The company lands a lucrative contract with an international partner.
- He lands a new position after several successful interviews.
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VERB
5. The act of delivering or bringing something to a destination
To bring, deliver, or successfully place someone or something at a particular location.
5.1. Bringing people or objects ashore
To transport and bring passengers, cargo, or other objects from a vessel or aircraft onto land.
Synonyms
- disembarks
- unloads
- delivers
- brings ashore
Antonyms
- embarks
- loads
Examples
- The crew lands the supplies near the coastal settlement.
- The vessel lands its cargo at the designated port.
- The rescue aircraft lands passengers at the nearest safe location.
Related Words
- transports
- deposits
- offloads
- deposits
- delivers