Synonyms of terra firma
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for terra firma is mainland. Other synonyms of terra firma are dry land and on solid ground.
Synonyms and similar words for terra firma
nounContinental land, as distinguished from islands.
nounLand, as opposed to water or air.
- dry landLand consistently free of inundation, as opposed to semiaquatic environs (marshes) and aquatic environs (bodies of...
- on solid ground
Opposite of terra firma
nounFamiliar territory (in a figurative sense); real-world concerns.
- castle in the airA desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy...
- air castleSynonym of castle in the air.
- pie in the skyA fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to...
- pipe dreamA desire or idea which is unlikely to materialize, or a plan which is unlikely to work; a near impossibility.
Meaning of terra firma
- noun Continental land, as distinguished from islands.
- noun Land, as opposed to water or air.
- noun Familiar territory (in a figurative sense); real-world concerns.
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Questions about synonyms of terra firma
- What is another word for terra firma?
- Terra firma has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mainland, dry land and on solid ground.
- What is the opposite of terra firma?
- The opposite of terra firma is castle in the air. Other antonyms of terra firma are air castle, pie in the sky and pipe dream.
- What does terra firma mean?
- Terra firma means continental land, as distinguished from islands.
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