landslide
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlændslaɪd/
KK: /ˈlændˌslaɪd/
noun
Definition
The movement of a large amount of earth and rock down a slope, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.
Example
After the heavy rain, a landslide blocked the road and caused a detour.
Conversation
Did you hear about the landslide that happened near the park yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it on the news; it looked really dangerous!
I hope no one was seriously hurt in that landslide.
Me too, but I heard they had to evacuate a few houses nearby.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
victory
avalanche
collapse
Antonyms
defeat
loss
failure
verb
Definition
To win a large victory, especially in an election, by a very significant margin.
Example
The candidate managed to landslide the election, securing more than 70% of the votes.
Tense Forms
Past: landslid
Past Participle: landslid
Conversation
Did you see the election results last night?
Yes! It was amazing how the candidate landslid to victory.
I know! I didn't expect such a huge margin.
Root Explanation
Landslide → It is formed from "land" (from Old English "land", meaning ground or soil) and "slide" (from Old English "slidan", meaning to glide or move smoothly). The word "landslide" refers to the movement of land or soil that slides down a slope.
Memory Tip
Imagine the ground or soil ('land') moving smoothly ('slide') down a slope — that's what a landslide is.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.