# insulate vs isolate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### insulate
*verb · IPA /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ · frequency rank #35,784*
To separate, detach, or isolate.

### isolate
*verb · IPA /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ · frequency rank #13,000*
To set apart or cut off from others.

## Source
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