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inland
IHN-luhnd
Inland (adj) means Located away from the coast, in the interior of a country. Example: “The inland areas of the country get much hotter in summer than the coast.”
adj
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Located away from the coast, in the interior of a country.
"The inland areas of the country get much hotter in summer than the coast."
"We drove through quiet inland villages far from any beach."
"They moved from the coast to a small inland town."
adv
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Toward or into the interior of a country, away from the sea.
"After a day by the sea, we travelled inland to visit the mountains."
"The river flows inland for many miles before it reaches the lake."
"The storm pushed the ship several miles inland."
How to use inland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAway from the coast, further into the middle of a country.
Common pairings
inland town
travel inland
inland sea
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Word forms
- Plural
- inlands
- Comparative
- more inland
- Superlative
- most inland
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Etymology
From Old English inland, simply in- plus land.
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What does “inland” mean?
The word “inland” means located away from the coast, in the interior of a country. In plain terms, away from the coast, further into the middle of a country.
How do you pronounce “inland”?
“Inland” is pronounced IHN-luhnd (/ˈɪnlənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inland” in a sentence?
Here is “inland” used in a sentence: “They moved from the coast to a small inland town.”
What part of speech is “inland”?
Depending on how it is used, “inland” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “inland” come from?
The word “inland” comes from Old English. From Old English inland, simply in- plus land.
Is “inland” a common word?
“Inland” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inland” have?
“Inland” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: located away from the coast, in the interior of a country.
What is the difference between inland and coastal?
Inland describes areas located in the interior of a country, away from the coast, while coastal refers to areas bordering the sea. The two terms are essentially opposites when describing geographic location.
Can inland be used as both an adjective and an adverb?
Yes, inland functions as an adjective, as in "an inland town," and as an adverb, as in "they traveled inland." The adjective describes a location, while the adverb describes movement or direction.
What is an example of inland used in a sentence?
You might say "the storm moved inland after hitting the coast," using inland as an adverb to show direction, or "the region has an inland climate," using it as an adjective.
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