Meaning & use
land
The solid part of the earth's surface, as distinct from the sea or air; also, to arrive on a surface after moving through the air.
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The farmers relied on the fertile land to grow enough crops each year.
The plane landed safely despite the heavy storm over the airport.
A note on using this word
As a verb, land can mean to bring an aircraft down, to secure something desired (land a job), or simply to arrive somewhere.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To come down onto a surface after moving through the air, or to successfully obtain something.
She landed a new job just weeks after finishing her degree.
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