isolation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The state of being separate and apart from other people or things.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
seclusion
solitude
Antonyms
togetherness
connection
Usage notes
"In isolation" is a common phrase meaning considered alone, without the rest of the context, as in "you can't judge the number in isolation."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Months of _____ during the winter made the small village feel forgotten."
Answer: isolation
In your own words, what does "isolation" mean?
The state of being separate and apart from other people or things.
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