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enisle

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈɛn.aɪl/

KK: /ˈɛnɪsəl/

transitive verb
Definition

To separate something or someone from others, making it isolated or alone, as if it were on an island.


Example

The new policy will enisle certain communities, making it harder for them to access resources.


Tense Forms

Past: enisled

Past Participle: enisled


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever felt like you need to en isle yourself from all the chaos?
Sloth B
Totally! Sometimes it's just too overwhelming to deal with everything at once.
Sloth A
I think taking a break can really help when you feel en isled by stress.
Sloth B
Yeah, a little time alone can make a big difference in how we handle things.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
isolate
seclude
segregate
Antonyms
unite
connect
integrate
Root Explanation

Enisle is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "isle" (from Old French *isle*, meaning island). The word means to cause to be in an island or to isolate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be in' ('en-') an 'island' ('isle') — that's why enisle means to isolate.

Visually Confused Words
senile
penile
ensile
enfile
nile
isle
ense
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