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Aisle vs. Isle
Aisle
/aɪl/Examples:
The bride gracefully walked down the aisle.The airplane's aisle was crowded with travelers.I prefer the aisle seat for more legroom.
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This word has no antonymsIsle
/aɪl/Examples:
The isle was a paradise of lush greenery and tranquility.Pirates buried their treasure on the secluded isle.They spent their honeymoon exploring the charming isle.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Isle contains is, like island, which is what it refers to.
- Aisle has a silent a at the beginning, similar to aisle in grocery aisle.
- An isle is surrounded by water, whereas an aisle is surrounded by shelves, seats, or walls.
- Think of Isle of Man when you hear isle, as it's a real island.
- Visualize walking down an aisle in a store or a theater.
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