overland
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlænd/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlænd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to travel or transport that occurs on land rather than on water.
Example
We took an overland route to reach the mountains faster.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about taking an overland trip instead of flying?
Actually, I have! There's something exciting about exploring the land.
Yeah, I feel like you see so much more on an overland journey.
Exactly! Plus, you can stop and discover new places along the way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
land
terrestrial
ground
Antonyms
maritime
oceanic
aquatic
adverb
Definition
In a manner that involves traveling across land rather than by air or sea.
Example
We decided to travel overland to reach the festival instead of flying.
Conversation
Did you know that we can travel overland to the next town instead of taking the highway?
Really? That sounds like a fun adventure!
Yeah, it would be nice to see the countryside while we go.
Root Explanation
Overland → It is formed from "over" (meaning above or across) and "land" (meaning ground or earth). The word "overland" refers to traveling across land, typically over a long distance.
Memory Tip
Think of traveling 'across' ('over') the 'ground' ('land') — that's what overland means.
Visually Confused Words
neverland
movieland
bovenland
veranda