Simple meaning
What does Island mean?
Island is land with water all around it.
Dictionary definition
Land completely surrounded by water.
Example sentences
Island in a sentence
easy
In social studies, we learned the word island.
medium
Our class map showed how island helps describe location and land.
hard
The passage uses island to explain real-world geography in simple school language.
Synonyms
Words like Island
geography termUse for words about places, land, and maps.
location wordUse for vocabulary about where things are.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different land typeUse as a contrast between unlike land or location features.
opposite featureUse as a helpful contrast in map and environment language.
Word family
Island word family
Base word
island
noun
island
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does island mean in a geography context?
Island means island is land with water all around it.
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