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The library was a quiet haven for readers.
What does Haven mean?
A haven is a safe or peaceful place.
Dictionary definition
A safe or peaceful place where someone or something is protected.
Example sentences
Haven in a sentence
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The garden became a haven for birds and butterflies.
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In the story, the cabin served as a haven after a long and difficult journey.
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Practice 1
What is a haven?
A haven gives protection or peace.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to haven?
A refuge is a safe place, like a haven.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses haven correctly?
Haven fits a sentence about a safe or peaceful place.
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hay · vun · strongest beat: hay
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WordHaven.
Partnoun.
MeaningHaven means A haven is a safe or peaceful place.
ExampleExample: The library was a quiet haven for readers.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hay · vun
- Strongest beat
- hay
- Ending
- vun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hay.
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Synonyms
Words like Haven
Antonyms
Opposite words
dangerA situation where harm may happen.
unsafe placeA place that does not offer protection.
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Word family
Haven word family
Base word
haven
noun
havens
More than one safe or peaceful place.
adjective
safe
Protected from harm or danger.
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Hint for students
A haven is a safe or peaceful place.
Common mix-up
Haven is not the same as danger. Haven means a haven is a safe or peaceful place.
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Read this model sentence: The garden became a haven for birds and butterflies. Clue words: garden, became, birds. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows haven without using the word haven. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show haven?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The garden became a haven for birds and butterflies." Why does haven fit better than danger?
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