Sheltermate vs. Shelter

Sheltermate vs. Shelter — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Sheltermate and Shelter

Sheltermatenoun

A person with whom one shares a shelter

Shelternoun

A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

Shelternoun

An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.

Shelterverb

(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

Shelterverb

(intransitive) To take cover.

During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree.

Shelternoun

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

ADVERTISEMENT

Shelternoun

protective covering that provides protection from the weather

Shelternoun

the condition of being protected;

they were huddled together for protectionhe enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home

Shelternoun

a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

Shelternoun

temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

Shelterverb

provide shelter for;

After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people

Shelterverb

invest (money) so that it is not taxable

ADVERTISEMENT