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The cave gave shelter from rain.
What does Shelter mean?
protection from weather or danger.
Dictionary definition
A place that gives protection from weather or danger, or the act of giving protection.
Example sentences
Shelter in a sentence
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Trees shelter birds from wind.
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Emergency plans include shelter during severe weather.
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What does shelter mean?
Shelter means protection from weather or danger.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shelter?
Protection is close in meaning to shelter in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for shelter?
Exposure contrasts with shelter in this context.
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WordShelter.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningShelter means protection from weather or danger.
ExampleExample: The cave gave shelter from rain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- shel · ter
- Strongest beat
- shel
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on shel.
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Synonyms
Words like Shelter
protectionUse for safety from harm or weather.
refugeUse for a safe place in danger.
Antonyms
Opposite words
exposureUse when protection is lacking.
dangerUse for unsafe conditions without shelter.
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Word family
Shelter word family
Base word
shelter
adjective
sheltered
Protected by shelter.
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Hint for students
Shelter is protection from danger, bad weather, or harm. It can also be a place that gives protection.
Common mix-up
Shelter is not the same as house. A house can be a home; shelter can be any safe place or covering that protects someone or something.
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Write one sentence that shows shelter without using the word shelter. Model sentence: During the heavy rain, the children stood under the bus stop roof to stay dry. Clue words: heavy rain, under the bus stop roof, stay dry Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show protection from weather or danger?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The hikers found shelter under a rock ledge during the storm." Why does shelter fit better than decoration?
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