reland
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˌriːˈlænd//
KK: /rilænd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go back to land after being on a boat or ship.
Example
After the long journey, we finally relanded on the beach.
Tense Forms
Past: relanded
Past Participle: relanded
Conversation
I'm so excited to finally reland after this trip!
I know, it's been such a long journey.
I can't wait to stretch my legs once we reland.
Same here! It’ll be nice to be back on solid ground.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disembark
land
alight
Antonyms
embark
board
depart
transitive verb
Definition
To put something back on land after it has been on water, like a ship or boat.
Example
The crew worked hard to reland the cargo safely after the storm.
Tense Forms
Past: relanded
Past Participle: relanded
Conversation
Did you see how they reland the boat after the storm?
Yeah, I was worried it wouldn't make it back safely.
It was impressive how they managed to reland it so smoothly.
Root Explanation
The word 'reland' originates from Old English 'reland', meaning to land again or to land back. It combines 're-' (meaning again) and 'land' (meaning to set down or arrive).
Memory Tip
Think of 'landing again' — 're-' means again, and 'land' means to set down. This helps you remember that 'reland' refers to the act of landing back.
Visually Confused Words
eland
riceland
foreland
roland
replan
repand
remand
reloan