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island

/ˈaɪ̯lənd/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A piece of land surrounded by water.

    - "The island is located in the middle of the ocean."
    - "Many people go to the island for vacation."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈaɪ̯lənd/



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  2. /ˈaɪ̯lənd/



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Synonyms

oasis , ait , holm , isle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with island
plumes , grooms , looms , blooms
Homophones
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  1. Island (English) : Noun: A piece of land surrounded by water.

  2. Island (Scots) : Verb: To land an aircraft.

Variants
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island , islands , islanded , islanding , Iceland , Icelander , Island , Island Carib , island-hop , island-hopped , island-hopping , island-hops , island universe , island universes , barrier island , barrier islands , floating island , floating islands , Norfolk Island pine , Norfolk pine , Rhode Island Red , Rhode Island Reds
Etymology
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Derived from Old English 'igland' meaning 'island' or 'inland'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest island in the world is Greenland.

  2. The smallest inhabited island is Just Measuring Just 0.003 square miles in size.

  3. There are over 200,000 islands in the world.

Related Concepts
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  1. Archipelago: A group of islands.

  2. Isolation: The state of being separated from others.

Culture
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Islands have long been a source of fascination in literature, art, and music. They represent a sense of isolation and self-sufficiency, as well as a connection to nature and the unknown. Many famous works of literature, such as 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Treasure Island', feature islands as central themes.

How to Memorize "island"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, tropical island with palm trees, white sand beaches, and clear blue water.
    - Visualize yourself relaxing on the beach, feeling the sun on your skin and the sand between your toes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'island' with the image of a secluded paradise.
    - Think of Robinson Crusoe and his deserted island.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Islands Have Beaches And Palms' to remember the definition of an island.

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