Isle

Definitions of isle

noun a small island

Example Sentences

A1 I visited a beautiful isle during my vacation.

A2 The isle was surrounded by crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches.

B1 The small isle was only accessible by boat.

B2 The isle's unique ecosystem attracted many researchers and scientists.

C1 The isle's history dates back centuries, with many ancient ruins still standing.

C2 The isle's remote location made it a perfect retreat for those seeking solitude.

Examples of isle in a Sentence

formal The isle of Skye is known for its stunning natural beauty.

informal Let's plan a trip to that little isle off the coast.

slang I heard there's a sick party happening on the isle tonight.

figurative In the ocean of life, we each have our own isle of solitude.

Grammatical Forms of isle

• past tense: isled
• plural: isles
• comparative: more isle
• superlative: most isle
• present tense: isle
• future tense: will isle
• perfect tense: have isled
• continuous tense: is isling
• singular: isle
• positive degree: isle
• infinitive: isle
• gerund: isling
• participle: isled

Origin and Evolution of isle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'isle' originated from the Old French word 'isle' which came from the Latin word 'insula'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'isle' has retained its original meaning of a small island, but it is now also commonly used to refer to any small piece of land surrounded by water, regardless of size.