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island

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of island

a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water

  • the island of Hawaii is the largest in the Hawaiian archipelago
Synonyms of island

isle, islet
Words Related to island

atoll, barrier reef, cay, coral reef, key
Near Antonyms of island

continent, main, mainland

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