Phrasal verb
land in
Definition
phrasal verb. to arrive at a place, usually by air or after a journey.
phrasal verb. to arrive at a location, typically after a journey or flight; transitive phrasal verb.
Examples
“The plane landed in Tokyo.”
“After a long flight, the travelers finally landed in their hometown.”
“The rescue helicopter landed in the remote village, bringing much-needed supplies.”
Examples
simple
“The plane landed in Tokyo.”
contextual
“After a long flight, the travelers finally landed in their hometown.”
complex
“The rescue helicopter landed in the remote village, bringing much-needed supplies.”
Usage
followed by a location; typically used for arrivals after travel.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'arrive at' (more general) and 'touch down' (specific to aircraft)
Pitfall
land on Paris
land in Paris
use 'in' for enclosed or specific locations, not 'on'
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
land + in + location
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
Scan code
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