landed

Meaning 1: Movement

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.

Meaning 2: Possession

To own or possess land, especially a large amount of it.

Examples

• The wealthy family was known for being landed gentry, owning vast estates.
• He inherited a substantial landed property from his ancestors.

Meaning 3: Achievement

To successfully obtain or secure something desirable, such as a job or a deal.

Examples

• After many interviews, she finally landed her dream job at the tech company.
• The sales team worked hard to land the lucrative contract with the international client.

Meaning 4: Fishing

To succeed in catching a fish and bringing it out of the water.

Examples

• The fisherman fought for an hour before he finally landed the enormous tuna.
• It took great skill to land such a large salmon without breaking the line.

Pronunciation: /ˈlændɪd/

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."

Synonyms of landed

Words with a similar meaning to landed:

• alight
• touch down
• settle
• arrive

Antonyms of landed

Words with the opposite meaning to landed:

• take off
• depart
• ascend