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island

/ˈaɪ.lənd/

An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

أمثلة

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1

We took a small boat to visit the island for a picnic.

We used a water vehicle to go to the land in the sea for an outdoor meal.

2

The sovereign state consists of one main island and several smaller islets.

The independent country is made of one large piece of land and many tiny ones.

3

I just want to quit my job and live on a desert island.

I want to stop working and live on a lonely land surrounded by water.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
island
صفة
insular
مرتبط
islander
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'I-Land' (Isolated Land). Also, remember that 's' is silent because the 's' stands for 'surrounded' by water.

اختبار سريع

We spent our summer vacation ___ a beautiful tropical island.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: on

أمثلة

1

We took a small boat to visit the island for a picnic.

everyday

We used a water vehicle to go to the land in the sea for an outdoor meal.

2

The sovereign state consists of one main island and several smaller islets.

formal

The independent country is made of one large piece of land and many tiny ones.

3

I just want to quit my job and live on a desert island.

informal

I want to stop working and live on a lonely land surrounded by water.

4

The unique biodiversity of the island evolved due to millions of years of isolation.

academic

The special plants and animals on the land developed because they were separated from others.

5

Our company is looking to invest in a private island for a luxury resort project.

business

The business wants to buy land in the ocean to build an expensive hotel.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
island
صفة
insular
مرتبط
islander

تلازمات شائعة

desert island an island where no people live
tropical island an island in a warm, sunny region
island hopping visiting several islands one after another
remote island an island that is far away from other places
kitchen island a free-standing counter in the middle of a kitchen

العبارات الشائعة

no man is an island

everyone needs help from other people; nobody is truly self-sufficient

island mentality

a way of thinking that is narrow or isolated from outside ideas

treasure island

a place where hidden riches are found (often from literature)

يُخلط عادةً مع

island vs aisle

An 'aisle' is a passage between rows of seats, while an 'island' is land in water. Both have a silent 's'.

island vs Iceland

Iceland is a specific country, while 'island' is a general noun for any land surrounded by water.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When talking about being on an island, always use the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on the island'), not 'in'.

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أخطاء شائعة

The most common mistake is pronouncing the 's'. The 's' in island is completely silent (/ˈaɪ.lənd/).

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'I-Land' (Isolated Land). Also, remember that 's' is silent because the 's' stands for 'surrounded' by water.

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أصل الكلمة

From Old English 'īgland', where 'īg' means island and 'land' means land; the 's' was added in the 1500s due to a mistaken association with the French word 'isle'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (islands) Used with the preposition 'on' Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., island life, island breeze)
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السياق الثقافي

In Western culture, islands are frequently romanticized as places of escape, paradise, or adventure (e.g., Robinson Crusoe).

اختبار سريع

We spent our summer vacation ___ a beautiful tropical island.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: on

مزيد من كلمات Travel

train

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A train is a connected series of vehicles that move along metal tracks to carry people or goods from one place to another. It usually consists of an engine and several carriages or wagons.

taxi

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A car with a driver that you pay to take you exactly where you want to go. It usually has a sign on top and a meter inside to calculate the cost of the trip.

subway

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A subway is an underground electric railway system used for transporting passengers in a city. It provides a fast way to travel long distances while avoiding street-level traffic.

bicycle

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A vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by pushing pedals with your feet. It is a popular form of transportation for short distances and a common way to exercise.

motorcycle

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A motorcycle is a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by an engine. It is used for fast travel and usually carries one or two people.

backpack

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A bag with shoulder straps that allows you to carry items on your back, leaving your hands free. It is commonly used by students for school or by travelers and hikers to carry their belongings.

map

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A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.

passenger

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A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

hostel

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A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.

reservation

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A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.

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