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isolation

Pronunciation: [ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən]

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Learn how to use isolation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(noun) when someone feels alone or cut off from others. This can happen when a person is not around their friends or family, and they may feel sad because they are by themselves.

Example

After moving to a new city, she embraced her isolation as a time to focus on herself.

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His isolation made him feel lonely and disconnected from the world.

Example

Have you ever experienced isolation when you were away from your friends?

Context: “health”

(noun) when someone is kept apart from others to prevent spreading sickness. For example, if someone is sick, they might stay in isolation so they don’t make anyone else ill.

Example

She had to be in isolation for a few days to recover from her illness safely.

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Being in isolation for too long can be bad for your health.

Example

Why do doctors recommend isolation for some patients?

Context: “geography”

(noun) when a person or place is separated from others. This can happen in nature when an area is far away from others, like an island in the ocean.

Example

The island's isolation made it a perfect spot for unique wildlife.

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The isolation of the village meant they had fewer resources and help during emergencies.

Example

What are some benefits of living in isolation on a remote island?

How to pronounce isolation

Pronunciation: [ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən]

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