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haven vs shelter

shelter vs haven

haven and shelter both are nouns.

haven is not a verb while shelter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
haven Yes No No No
shelter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shelter is a hypernym of haven; that is, shelter is a word with a broader meaning than haven:
  • haven: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
  • shelter: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
haven (noun) shelter (noun)
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo protective covering that provides protection from the weather
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
the condition of being protected
haven (verb) shelter (verb)
invest (money) so that it is not taxable
provide shelter for
Difference between haven and shelter

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