Meaning
A piece of land with water all around it.
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Word origin
From Old English igland; the silent s was added later by mistaken link with the word isle.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- igland
Grammar
Examples
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"Island" is land with water all around it.
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"Islands" is the plural, meaning more than one island.
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Here "island" is one piece of land surrounded by water.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 8: island, note, sake and 7 more words.