Meaning & use
Insulates
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Protects something from heat, cold, sound, or electricity by covering it with a non-conductive material; more broadly, shields something from unwanted external influence.
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The foam layer insulates the pipes so they don't freeze in winter.
Her wealth insulates her from the everyday financial worries most people face.
A note on using this word
Used both literally, for physical insulation, and figuratively, for protection from difficult circumstances.
Words with a similar meaning
shieldsprotectscushions
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Words with an opposite meaning
exposesconducts
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