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The ducks rested on land beside the pond.
What does Land mean?
Land means the ground, or to come down onto the ground.
Dictionary definition
The solid surface of Earth, or to come down safely onto a surface.
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Land in a sentence
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The plane will land after circling the airport.
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Geographers study how land and water shape the way people live.
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What does land mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of land.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to land?
Ground is close in meaning to land.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for land?
Water contrasts with land.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningLand means the ground, or to come down onto the ground.
ExampleExample: The ducks rested on land beside the pond.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
wateran area such as a lake, river, or sea
airthe space above the ground
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Word family
Land word family
Base word
land
noun
land
Base form.
verb
lands
Comes down onto a surface.
verb
landed
Came down onto a surface.
noun
landing
The act or place of landing.
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Hint for students
Land means the ground, or to come down onto the ground.
Common mix-up
Land does not always mean ground. In some sentences, it means come down onto the ground.
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Write two short sentences that use land in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The plane will land after circling the airport. Clue words: plane, will, circling. Ask: Which meaning of land does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of land in this model sentence: "The plane will land after circling the airport." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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