overland

Word parts

over- + land

Pronunciation

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Preposition

Preposition overland

1. by land, not air or sea

   The mail traveling overland to the small towns could take weeks.

Related words

• over
• land

Adjective

Positive overland

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. by land, not air or sea

   The overland route was much slower than going by sea.