land
0 antonyms and opposites of land, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
How to use land
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English land, an ancient Germanic word found in nearly identical form across Dutch, German, and the Scandinavian languages.
Full origin of land →Frequently asked questions
What does “land” mean?
The word “land” means the solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky. In plain terms, solid ground, a country, or a plot of property — as a verb, to arrive somewhere or successfully achieve something.
How do you pronounce “land”?
“Land” is pronounced land ([ɫeə̯nd] ~ [ɫɛə̯nd] in IPA).
How do you use “land” in a sentence?
Here is “land” used in a sentence: “After weeks at sea, they were relieved to spot land.”
What part of speech is “land”?
Depending on how it is used, “land” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “land” come from?
The word “land” comes from Old English. From Old English land, an ancient Germanic word found in nearly identical form across Dutch, German, and the Scandinavian languages.
Is “land” a common word?
“Land” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “land” have?
“Land” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the solid, dry part of the Earth's surface, as opposed to sea or sky.
What is the difference between land and ground?
"Land" is the broad term for the dry, solid part of the Earth's surface, often considered as territory, property, or the opposite of sea. "Ground" refers to the specific surface beneath your feet. You might own an acre of land, but you dig into the ground and walk across it.
What is the difference between land and soil?
Land is the whole solid surface of the Earth, including rock, hills, and terrain. Soil is only the loose upper layer of earth in which plants grow. Soil sits on top of land; land is the larger physical and geographic concept, while soil is a specific material within it.
What are the main types of land?
Land is often classified by use or terrain: arable or agricultural land for crops, pasture for grazing, forest, desert, and wetland. In legal and economic contexts it is also divided into residential, commercial, industrial, and public land. Each type reflects how the surface is shaped or how people use it.
What is the opposite of land?
In its core meaning, the opposite of land is sea or water, since land is the dry part of the Earth's surface as distinct from the oceans. When land is contrasted with the sky or air, those become its opposites instead, as with a plane moving between the air and land.