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Shelter

/'ʃeltə/
A place that provides protection or cover from harm, weather, or danger.

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This word has no antonyms

Examples:

We need to find a shelter from the rain.Animals seek shelter under trees during a storm.

Etymology:

etymology
The word shelter comes from Middle English sheltron or shelter, originally meaning shield. This word was modified from the Old English scildtruma meaning shield troop or company.

Usage Statistics:

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