island
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈaɪlənd/]
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Senses
1. island (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
Example: No man is an Iland, intire of it ſelfe; euery man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; […]
2. island (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
Example: Despite its name, Barry Island is actually a peninsula
3. island (noun) — sense 3
Definition: An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
Example: The quiet library was an island of tranquility in the noisy, bustling city.
4. island (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To surround with water; make into an island.
Example: We paused at little river cities along the way and walked upon their bushy dikes, and heard tales of overflows in flood seasons, when four feet or more of water islanded the houses.
5. island (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To set, dot (as if) with islands.
Example: the many-islanded Aegean
6. island (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To isolate.
Example: The turkey's nest was islanded with a fragrant swath,—the "heft" of the crop noted and rejoiced over,—the tons of good timothy and clover calculated,— […]
Structure of the word
Roots:- lendʰ (Proto-Indo-European)
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