Meaning of marooned in English

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

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

   Examples

   • « the marooned pirate in 'Treasure Island' »

   Synonyms

   • forsaken