# insulated vs isolated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### insulated
*adjective · frequency rank #17,648*
Protected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material.

### isolated
*adjective · IPA /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ · frequency rank #4,767*
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

## Source
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