Landed: meaning, definitions and examples

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landed

 

[ ˈlændəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Landed is the past tense of the verb 'land,' which means to arrive on the ground after a journey, typically by air. It can also refer to coming to rest after a fall or descent.

Synonyms

arrived, descended, touch down.

Examples of usage

  • The plane landed safely on the runway.
  • She landed on her feet after the jump.
  • After a long flight, we finally landed in Paris.
  • The helicopter landed on the roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "landed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aterrado

🇮🇳 उतरा हुआ

🇩🇪 gelandet

🇮🇩 mendarat

🇺🇦 приземлився

🇵🇱 wylądował

🇯🇵 着陸した

🇫🇷 atterri

🇪🇸 aterrizado

🇹🇷 iniş yaptı

🇰🇷 착륙한

🇸🇦 هبط

🇨🇿 přistál

🇸🇰 pristál

🇨🇳 着陆了

🇸🇮 pristal

🇮🇸 lendur

🇰🇿 қонды

🇬🇪 დაჯდა

🇦🇿 enib

🇲🇽 aterrizado

Etymology

The word 'land' comes from Old English 'lond,' which means ground or territory, and is derived from Proto-Germanic *landą. It has connections to various Germanic languages, all denoting similar meanings related to land, ground, or territory. The transition to the verb form involving 'land' in the sense of arrival on the ground merges with these meanings over time, reflecting humanity's relationship with nature and navigation. The emergence of 'landed' as a verb indicates a specific action occurring in the past, emphasizing the completed aspect of arriving at a location. In aviation, the usage has become more common in modern language, reflecting technological advancements and the necessity of distinguishing between different stages of flight.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,416, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.