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isle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of isle

a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water

  • the Australian seas are rife with uninhabited isles
Synonyms of isle

island, islet
Words Related to isle

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

continent, main, mainland

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