Isle-Aisle | Commonly Confused Words
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Isle vs. Aisle

Isle

/aɪl/
A small piece of land surrounded by water

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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Aisle

/aɪl/
A passage or walkway between rows of seats, shelves, or other items.

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 antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Think of isle as a short form of island, it refers to a landmass surrounded by water.
  • An aisle is found in stores or churches, like a passageway you walk down, related to walk.
  • Isles are geographic features, often tranquil and remote.
  • Aisles are often bustling with activity and help guide foot traffic in buildings.
  • Isles and aisles are both places you can go, but one is natural and the other is man-made.
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