landed

USAGE SUMMARY

"landed" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It has many definitions, but is often used to mean "come to rest after a fall or flight". For example, "The bird landed on the window sill."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Sport

Travel

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

McLeish, with little money to waste, landed Kris Boyd: to the purist, hardly even a footballer; to the statistician, an outrageously prolific goalscorer.

The Guardian - Sport

Myler landed another penalty but Saracens are adept at winning games even when they do not have much of the ball and Hodgson, who is the Premiership's highest points scorer, at least reminded Lancaster that he should be still in his thoughts when he picks his team for Paris.

The Guardian - Sport

The ball landed in the arms of the Harlequins centre, Joe Marchant, who acrobatically kept his feet clear of the touchline before touching down.

The Guardian - Sport

The first Polynesian settlers landed less than 1,000 years ago, the first Europeans less than 300.

The Guardian - Books

As the draw unfolded, there were cheers and sharp inhales of breath in the room as Mexico drew Brazil, though any schadenfreude swiftly turned to groans as Honduras landed in the softer group of Switzerland, Ecuador and France, and the USA's last hopes of a softer landing faded.

The Guardian - Sport

Cable believes the coalition, after some false starts, has landed on a defensible policy that amounts to a graduate contribution based on the ability to pay.

The Guardian

Every landed herring in the protected segment of the Blackwater estuary bears the MSC logo on its delivery box.

The Guardian

"The tactics were left to me today … and we landed in front so I rode a race from the front and he did it the hard way," Hamilton said.

The Guardian - Sport

He was surprisingly wooden, and looked dazed when Miliband landed some good punches over his failures in Europe.

The Guardian - Opinion

Providing an alternative to the upscale fare and family films on offer, The Woman in Black: Angel of Death landed with a nifty £2.43m, including £547,000 in previews.

The Guardian - Film

Both Babel and 21 Grams landed around the £580,000-£590,000 mark, from a release about half the size of Birdman's.

The Guardian - Film

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When referring to a successful outcome, consider including specific results or the impact of achieving that outcome.

Common error

Avoid using "landed" interchangeably with verbs like "arrived" or "reached" when describing movement on land; "landed" typically implies coming from the air.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "landed" is as a verb, typically in the past tense or as a past participle. It describes the action of an aircraft or object coming to rest on a surface or the attainment of something desirable. Ludwig confirms its valid usage.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Sport

20%

Travel

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

3%

Opinion

3%

Lifestyle

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "landed" is a versatile verb with primary uses relating to aircraft touching down or achieving a goal. Ludwig confirms it as a valid and frequently used term. While grammatically straightforward, considering context is key to avoid ambiguity. It’s commonly found in News & Media, Sports, and Travel domains, demonstrating its broad applicability. Remember that, to improve your writing, you should prefer more specific alternatives ("touched down", "secured") when appropriate to provide more precision and clarity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

arrived

Focuses on the action of reaching a destination or achieving a goal, similar to one aspect of "landed".

touched down

Specifically refers to the act of an aircraft making contact with the ground.

came to rest

Emphasizes the cessation of movement after a period of travel or activity.

alighted

Describes the act of dismounting from a vehicle or stepping onto land.

secured

Highlights the attainment of something, such as a job or contract.

obtained

Implies gaining possession of something, whether tangible or intangible.

achieved

Focuses on the successful completion of a goal or task.

positioned

Refers to the act of placing something or someone in a specific location.

ended up

Suggests arriving at a particular situation or location, often unexpectedly.

resulted in

Emphasizes the outcome or consequence of a previous action or event.

FAQs

How to use "landed" in a sentence?

You can use "landed" to describe an aircraft touching down (The plane "landed" safely), or to indicate securing a job (He "landed" a new job).

What can I say instead of "landed" when referring to a plane?

Alternatives include "touched down", "arrived", or "came to rest".

Which is correct, "landed" or "arrived"?

"Landed" specifically refers to coming from the air and touching down. "Arrived" is a more general term for reaching a destination, whether by air, land, or sea.

What's the difference between "landed" and "secured" a job?

"Landed" a job is an idiom, suggesting successful attainment. "Secured" implies a more formal or competitive process to obtain the position.