English / word
shelter
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather, danger, or trouble; a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
In context
01
We took shelter from the rain in a shop.
02
The school opened a shelter during the flood.
Synonyms
refuge,cover,sanctuary
Antonyms
exposure,danger,vulnerability
Collocations
take shelter,seek shelter,provide shelter