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island

The word “island” has 2 syllables: is-land

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪ.lənd/

What is synonym and antonym for island?

In the thesaurus, “island” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for island along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for island

Antonyms for island

Meanings of island

  • noun
    1. A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
    2. An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
    3. A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
    4. A traffic island.
    5. An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.
    6. (grammar) A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.
  • verb
    1. To surround with water; make into an island.
    2. To set, dot (as if) with islands.
    3. To isolate.

Example Sentences

  • They spent their vacation on a remote island in the Pacific.
  • The shipwreck left the survivors stranded on a small island.
  • She dreamed of owning a private island with a beach house.
  • Many species of birds nest exclusively on this island.
  • The hikers explored every corner of the lush island.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to island, such as: atoll, barrier reef, cay, continent, coral reef, isle, islet.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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