Cool MateMeaning of Island
In simple words: A piece of land surrounded by water.
Island in a sentence
- We spent our vacation on a beautiful island.
- The island is surrounded by crystal clear water.
- There are many interesting plants and animals on the island.
- The island group consists of three different islands.
- She dreams of living on a deserted island.
How to use Island
Use 'island' to refer to isolated land areas. It can be a neutral term for geography but is often used in travel contexts. Avoid using in overly formal discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'I land on an island' — imagine yourself arriving at a tropical retreat.
Related words
Collocations with Island
Synonyms for Island
- isle
- cay
- atoll
- landmass
- archipelago
Opposites of Island
Common mistakes with Island
- Confusing 'island' with 'isle' — 'isle' is a more poetic term.
- Using 'island' for non-land areas, such as a floating island of trash.
- Incorrectly pronouncing it as 'is-land' instead of 'eye-land'.
Island appears in
Island in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جزيرة
قطعة من الأرض محاطة بالماء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দ্বীপ
জল দ্বারা বেষ্টিত একটি ভূখণ্ড।
- GermanDeutsch
Insel
Ein Stück Land, das von Wasser umgeben ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Isla
Una porción de tierra rodeada de agua.
- Persianفارسی
جزیره
یه تیکه خشکی که دور تا دورش آب باشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Île
Un bout de terre entouré d'eau.
- Hindiहिन्दी
द्वीप
पानी से घिरा हुआ ज़मीन का टुकड़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Isola
Un pezzo di terra circondato dall'acqua.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ilha
Um pedaço de terra cercado por água.
- RussianРусский
Остров
Кусок земли, окруженный водой.
- Urduاردو
جزیرہ
خشکی کا ایک ٹکڑا جو پانی سے گھرا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
岛
一块被水包围的土地。
More words like Island
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Island
What does Island mean?
A piece of land surrounded by water.
What is the definition of Island?
a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
How do you use Island in a sentence?
We spent our vacation on a beautiful island.
Can you give another example of Island?
The island is surrounded by crystal clear water.
What are synonyms for Island?
Common alternatives include isle, cay, atoll, landmass, archipelago.
What is the opposite of Island?
Opposite meanings include mainland.
What words go with Island?
It commonly pairs with outlying, remote, coral, chain, group, chain, group, home, on an/the island, the… coast, side, tip, etc. of an island.
What are common mistakes when using Island?
Confusing 'island' with 'isle' — 'isle' is a more poetic term. Using 'island' for non-land areas, such as a floating island of trash. Incorrectly pronouncing it as 'is-land' instead of 'eye-land'.
How do you pronounce Island?
US: /["/ˈaɪlənd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaɪlənd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Island?
Use 'island' to refer to isolated land areas. It can be a neutral term for geography but is often used in travel contexts. Avoid using in overly formal discussions.
What CEFR level is Island?
"Island" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.