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Inland
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Simple meaning
What does Inland mean?
Inland means away from the coast.
Dictionary definition
Away from the coast or farther inside a country or land area.
Example sentences
Inland in a sentence
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The town is inland from the beach.
medium
The storm moved inland after reaching the coast.
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Geographers use inland to describe places away from oceans, lakes, or shorelines.
Synonyms
Words like Inland
interiorFarther inside a land area.
upcountryToward the interior of a region.
Antonyms
Opposite words
coastalNear the coast.
seasideBeside the sea.
Word family
Inland word family
Base word
inland
adjective
inland
Away from the coast.
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Practice 1
What does inland mean?
Inland means away from the coast.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to inland?
Interior is close in meaning to inland in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses inland correctly?
This sentence uses inland with its correct meaning.
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