English dictionary
island
/'/aI/l/@/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a zone or area resembling an island
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A tract of land surrounded by water, and smaller than a continent. Cf. <u>Continent</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To cause to become or to resemble an island; to make an island or islands of; to isle.
Source: webster1913