landed (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlændɪd/
Definition
To come down and settle on a surface after moving through the air, or to bring something down to a surface.
Examples
The bird gracefully landed on the branch, surveying its surroundings.
The pilot expertly landed the aircraft despite the strong crosswinds.
After a long jump, the gymnast landed perfectly on both feet, earning a high score.
How to Use landed
- land on (prepositional phrase)
- To come down onto a surface. — "The ball landed on the roof."
- land in (prepositional phrase)
- To arrive at a place or situation. — "They landed in Paris yesterday."
- land with (prepositional phrase)
- To be left with a responsibility or problem. — "He landed me with all his unfinished work."
- land up (phrasal verb)
- To eventually arrive or end in a particular place or situation. — "After traveling for hours, we landed up at a small inn."
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