inland
Translation
inland, interior
Examples
The inland areas are often very dry.
The inland areas are often very dry.
They travelled 10 miles inland from the coast.
They traveled 10 miles inland from the coast.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) situated in the interior of a country The inland areas are often very dry.
((verb)) towards the interior of a country They traveled 10 miles inland from the coast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interior, domestic; Antonyms: coastal, seaside
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (inside) and 'land'. Literally means 'inside the land'.
Memory Tips
Picture a map and moving your finger 'in' from the coast towards the 'land'.