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isolated

Pronunciation: [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd]

Word

Learn how to use isolated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce isolated

Pronunciation: [ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd]

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