inland
word
Definition
Inland means in or toward the middle or inner part of a country, away from the coast, sea, or border. It can describe places, travel, or movement further away from the shoreline.
Usage & Nuances
'Inland' can be an adjective ('inland city') or adverb ('move inland'). Often used when comparing locations to the coast. Formal and neutral. Not used for big, entire countries but rather specific areas.
Spanish: interior - tierra adentroPortuguese (BR): interior - para dentro (do continente)Portuguese (PT): interior - para dentro (do continente)Chinese (Simplified): 内陆Chinese (Traditional): 內陸Hindi: आंतरिक भू-भाग - ज़मीन के अंदरArabic: الداخل (البر الرئيسي)Bengali: অভ্যন্তরীণ অংশ - দেশের ভিতর দিকেRussian: внутренний - вглубь страныJapanese: 内陸Vietnamese: nội địaKorean: 내륙Turkish: iç kesim - ülke içiUrdu: اندرون ملک - دوردراز (ساحل سے دور)Indonesian: pedalaman - ke pedalaman
Example Sentences
They live inland, far from the sea.
basic
The river flows inland.
basic
Many animals move inland during winter.
basic
It's hotter inland than near the coast.
natural
We drove an hour inland to visit a vineyard.
natural
Storms usually get weaker as they move inland.
natural