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- [ahy-luh nd]
- /ˈaɪ lənd/
- /ˈaɪlənd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-luh nd]
- /ˈaɪ lənd/
Definitions of island word
- noun island a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent. 1
- noun island something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others. 1
- noun island a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides. 1
- noun island safety island. 1
- noun island a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station. 1
- noun island a clump of woodland in a prairie. 1
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Origin of island
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English iland, Old English īgland, īland, variant of īegland, equivalent to īeg island (cognate with Old Norse ey) + land land; spelling with -s- by association with isle
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Parts of speech for Island
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
island popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
island usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for island
noun island
- isle — a small island.
- islet — a very small island.
- atoll — An atoll is a ring of coral rock, or a group of coral islands surrounding a lagoon.
- desert island — A desert island is a small tropical island, where nobody lives.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
verb island
- enisle — Isolate on or as if on an island.
- compartmentalise — to divide into categories or compartments.
- segregate — to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate: to segregate exceptional children; to segregate hardened criminals.
- set apart — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- set off — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
Antonyms for island
noun island
- mainland — the largest of the Shetland Islands. About 200 sq. mi. (520 sq. km).
Top questions with island
- how long is long island?
- where is oak island?
- who owns oak island?
- where is easter island?
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