The island
Example: The island lies far away in the ocean
Definition
"The island" refers to a piece of land completely surrounded by water, smaller than a continent, and isolated from the mainland. It often lies in oceans, seas, or rivers and can vary greatly in size and habitability.
Etymology
The term "the island" comes from the Old English word 'īegland,' combining 'īeg' meaning 'island' and 'land' meaning 'land.' Interestingly, the spelling shifted over time due to influence from the Old French word 'isle,' which itself traces back to Latin 'insula.' Did you know that the silent 's' in 'island' emerged because of this French influence?
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"The island" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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