Antonyms for
island
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
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No Antonyms Found for Island

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All Definitions for Island

Below are all the dictionary definitions of island:

1A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
2A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water
3A peninsula
4A half-island.
5An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
6To surround with water
7Make into an island.
8To isolate.
9A traffic island.
10A roundabout
11A traffic circle.
12A bench, counter, etc., that is not connected to a wall or other furniture and which can be used from any side.
13An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.
14A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
15To set, dot (as if) with islands.
16A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.
17Vancouver Island.
18Long Island (in New York State).
19Long Beach Island.
20Synonym of Prince Edward Island.
21Epstein Island.
22HM Prison Parkhurst, a prison on the Isle of Wight.
23Ellipsis of kitchen island. [A freestanding work area with worktop, cabinets, etc. in the middle of a kitchen, not against any outer wall.]

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How many antonyms does island have?

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About antonyms for island

Finding the right antonym for island helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.", island has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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