inland

Word parts

in + land

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪnlənd/ or /-lænd/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪnˌland/

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Adjective

Positive inland

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. To be inland is to be away from the ocean.

   The town was built near an inland sea.

Preposition

Preposition inland

1. If something is or moves inland it moves away from the ocean towards the middle of the land.

   A terrible storm moved inland off the Pacific Ocean.