isolated
Pronunciation: [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(adjective) when someone or something is alone or separated from others. This can mean a person who doesn't see friends or a place that is far away from everything else.
Example
She felt isolated in the new school because she didn't know anyone.
Example
He was not isolated; he enjoyed spending time with his friends every weekend.
Example
Do you think people can feel isolated even when they are around others?
Context: "separation"
(verb) to separate someone or something from a group. This could be in a game where one player is removed, or in a scientific context where a sample is kept away from others.
Example
The scientist isolated the bacteria to study its effects on humans.
Example
They did not isolate the players during the training; everyone worked together.
Example
Why would we need to isolate samples in this experiment?
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