Inland
/ˈɪn.lənd/
Definitions
2 meaningsSituated away from the coast or the border of a country.
/ˈɪn.lənd/
Away from the coast or border
The town is located inland, away from the busy coastline.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at the beach, then you walk away from the ocean – you're going inland! It means being away from the sea or the border.
👶 For kids: Away from the ocean or a border, like in the middle of a country or a place.
More Examples
They decided to build their house in an inland location for greater privacy.
The weather inland is often more extreme than along the coast.
How It's Used
"The inland areas of the country are often warmer than the coastal regions."
"We took an inland route to avoid the traffic on the coast road."
Toward or into the interior of a country or landmass.
/ˈɪn.lənd/
Toward or in the interior of a country or landmass.
The ship sailed inland along the river.
💡 Simply: If you're walking away from the beach and going into the country, you're heading inland. It means moving away from the coast or border.
👶 For kids: Going into the land, away from the water or edge.
More Examples
They traveled inland to reach the capital city.
The river flows inland from the mountains.
How It's Used
"The river flows inland for several miles before emptying into the sea."
"The explorers pushed inland seeking new resources."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *inland*, from Old English *inland* ('land within a country'), from *in* ('in') + *land* ('land').
The term has been used since Middle English times to describe locations away from the coast or border.
Memory tip
Think of 'in' the land, not on the water or near the edge.
Word Origin
"In the land"