Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛltərd/
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 The mother sheltered her baby from the rain with an umbrella.
A2 The stray cat was sheltered by a kind family who took it in.
B1 During the storm, the hikers sheltered in a cave to stay dry.
B2 The organization works to shelter refugees who have fled their war-torn country.
C1 The wealthy businessman sheltered his assets in offshore accounts to avoid taxes.
C2 The government has a duty to shelter its citizens in times of crisis.
adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it
A1 She lived a sheltered life in a small village.
A2 The children were sheltered from the storm in a nearby building.
B1 Growing up in a sheltered environment can sometimes hinder personal development.
B2 Despite being sheltered for most of his life, he was able to adapt quickly to new situations.
C1 The sheltered upbringing she had led to her having a limited understanding of the real world.
C2 Having been sheltered from hardships, she struggled to cope with the challenges of adulthood.
formal The children were raised in a sheltered environment, away from the dangers of the city.
informal She's a bit sheltered, she doesn't know much about the real world.
slang He's so sheltered, he's never even been to a party.
figurative His sheltered upbringing left him unprepared for the harsh realities of life.
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