Islands Meaning in English
word · lemma: island
/ˈaɪɫəndz/
Y-luhdnz
/ˈaɪləndz/
Y-luhdnz
Definition
Areas of land completely surrounded by water, smaller than continents. 'Islands' is the plural form of 'island.'
Usage & Nuances
Use 'islands' for groups or more than one island. Common collocations: 'tropical islands', 'remote islands', 'group of islands'. Do not confuse with 'isles' (poetic/literary) or 'islets' (very small islands).
Spanish: islasPortuguese (BR): ilhasPortuguese (PT): ilhasChinese (Simplified): 岛屿Chinese (Traditional): 島嶼Hindi: द्वीपArabic: جزرBengali: দ্বীপপুঞ্জRussian: островаJapanese: 島々Vietnamese: hòn đảoKorean: 섬들Turkish: adalarUrdu: جزائرIndonesian: pulau-pulau
Example Sentences
There are many islands in the Caribbean Sea.
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Japan is made up of four main islands.
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Some birds live only on small islands.
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We spent our vacation hopping between the Greek islands.
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After the storm, some of the islands were difficult to reach.
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The government protects wildlife on these remote islands.
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