refuge

refuge in a sentence

• When the storm broke, the walkers found refuge in a dry cave until the thunder passed.
• The hedgehog found refuge from the frost in a snug pile of leaves behind the shed.

Words that mean something similar

shelter, haven, safety

More words about places & settings

• remote: Far away from towns and hard to reach.
• reside: To live in a particular place.
• rugged: Rough, rocky and uneven, or strong and tough.
• rural: To do with the countryside rather than the town.
• rustic: Simple and plain in a way that suits the countryside.
• sacred: Holy, or deeply respected and precious.
• secluded: Quiet and hidden away from other people.
• solitary: Alone, with no other people or things nearby.

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