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Safe havens: exploring "shelter" vs. "refuge"
Anwar Kareem 01/10/2024, 12:07English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "shelter" and "refuge" refer to a place or condition of protection, safety, or escape from danger or hardship.
What is different?
"Shelter" often emphasizes a physical structure or temporary place of protection, while "refuge" focuses more on the condition of safety and can be used metaphorically.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Shelter- We found shelter from the storm under a bridge.
- The animal shelter takes in stray dogs and cats.
- During the hike, we took shelter in a cave.
- The exiled prince found refuge in a neighboring country.
- Music was her refuge from the chaos of everyday life.
- The refugees sought refuge at the border.
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