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lands

The correct spelling is lands.

How to pronounce lands

/lændz/
noun

IPA: /lændz/

Say it like: Lan-ds

The correct spelling is lands. The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water. For example: "Most insects live on land."

Usage Examples

Most insects live on land.

There are 50 acres of land in this estate.

wet land; good or bad land for growing potatoes

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
  2. 2.Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and on which buildings can be erected.
  3. 3.A country or region.
  4. 4.A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.
  5. 5.The soil, in respect to its nature or quality for farming.

verb

  1. 1.To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
  2. 2.To alight, to descend from a vehicle.
  3. 3.To come into rest.
  4. 4.To arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water.
  5. 5.To bring to land.

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