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
- atoll
- barrier reef
- cay
- coral reef
- isle
- islet
- key
Antonyms for island
Meanings of island
- noun
- A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
- An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
- A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
- A traffic island.
- An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.
- (grammar) A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.
- verb
- To surround with water; make into an island.
- To set, dot (as if) with islands.
- 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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