Meaning of marooned in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    marooned

    Definitions

    1. cut off or left behind

    Examples

    • « an isolated pawn »
    • « several stranded fish in a tide pool »
    • « travelers marooned by the blizzard »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. put ashore and abandoned on a desolate island or coast

    Examples

    • « the marooned pirate in 'Treasure Island' »

    Synonyms

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