What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quarantined
Example
The passengers on the cruise ship were quarantined for two weeks due to a suspected outbreak of a virus. [quarantined: past participle]
Example
After testing positive for COVID-19, he was required to be quarantined for 14 days. [quarantined: verb]
isolated
Example
The small village was isolated from the rest of the world due to heavy snowfall. [isolated: adjective]
Example
After the earthquake, many people were left isolated without access to food or water. [isolated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quarantined is more commonly used in medical contexts, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, while isolated is more commonly used to describe a person or group of people who are cut off from others due to various reasons.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quarantined and isolated?
Both quarantined and isolated can be used in formal and informal contexts, but quarantined is more commonly used in medical and official contexts, while isolated can be used in more general contexts.
