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island

/ˈaɪ̯lənd/

Meanings
noun
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

Examples :

"My family took a trip to the island for a relaxing vacation. "
geography world environment place nature geology area essential

Related Words

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contiguous adjective

/kənˈtɪɡjuəs/

Connected; touching; abutting.

"Here are the states that are contiguous to California: Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. "

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continent noun

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"My geography teacher explained that the seven continents are very different in size and climate. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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unincorporated adjective

/ˌʌnɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnɪnˈkɔːrpəˌreɪtɪd/

Not organized as a corporation.

"My uncle runs an unincorporated landscaping business; he's a sole proprietor and hasn't formed a corporation. "

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

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incorporated verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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superstructure noun

/ˈsuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/ /ˈsjuːpərˌstrʌktʃər/

Any structure built above the top full deck (FM 55-501).

"The school's library, a large superstructure, is built on top of the main building's roof. "

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roundabout noun

/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/

(Australia and sometimes United States) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

"To get to the park, we had to drive around the roundabout. "

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transportation noun

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/

The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

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complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "

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alternative noun

/ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/

A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities.

"The school offered an alternative schedule for students who needed more time to study. "