Landed
'lændɪd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo arrive on the ground or a surface after being airborne.
'lændɪd
To come down to the ground or another surface after being in the air.
The helicopter landed in the field.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bird flying in the sky, and then it goes *thump* on a tree branch! That's landing. Or, when a plane comes down from the sky and touches the ground at the airport, that's also landing!
👶 For kids: Like when a bird flies and then sits on a branch, or when a plane touches the ground.
More Examples
The astronaut successfully landed on the moon.
She landed gracefully on the mat after her jump.
How It's Used
"The plane landed safely at the airport."
"The bird landed on the branch."
To arrive or find oneself in a certain place or situation, often after a journey or effort.
'lændɪd
To come to or reach a place, typically after a journey.
She landed her dream job at the tech company.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to find a good job. When you get the job, you've 'landed' it! It's like arriving somewhere, but it can also mean getting something you wanted, like a good deal or an opportunity.
👶 For kids: Like when you go to the beach and finally get there, or when you get to the end of your journey.
More Examples
They landed in the middle of a conflict.
After months of searching, he finally landed a new apartment.
How It's Used
"We landed in Paris after a long flight."
"The company finally landed a major contract."
To cause something to be placed or delivered in a specific place.
'lændɪd
To cause (something) to be situated or placed somewhere.
The company landed the shipment at the warehouse.
💡 Simply: Imagine you are delivering a big package. You 'land' it when you get it to the correct place. Or, if you 'land' a punch, you're making contact with the punch on the person.
👶 For kids: Like when you put something down, or when you hit something.
More Examples
The boxer landed a powerful blow.
The fishing boat landed a large catch of fish.
How It's Used
"They landed the goods at the port."
"He landed a punch on his opponent."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
land on one's feet
To recover quickly from a difficult situation; to be successful after a setback.
"Even after losing her job, she landed on her feet and found an even better position."
land a blow
To deliver a hit or punch.
"The boxer landed a blow to his opponent's jaw."
land someone in trouble
To cause someone to be in a problematic or difficult situation.
"His actions landed him in trouble with the law."
From Old English *landian* (to come to land, disembark), from *land* (land).
Historically used since the 14th century, initially referring to disembarking from a ship.
Memory tip
Think of a plane touching down on a runway.