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an investment seen as safe in turbulent times
In more detail
1. (noun) a sheltered port or harbor where ships can anchor safely
2. (noun) a place of safety or refuge
Examples
- 1. The small fishing village provided a natural haven for boats during the storm.
- 2. The library became a haven for readers seeking peace and quiet.
How to use haven
Haven is used primarily in two contexts: literally for harbors or ports offering natural protection to ships, and figuratively for any place offering safety, refuge, or respite from danger or difficulty. The figurative sense is more common in modern usage, often appearing in phrases like 'safe haven' or 'tax haven.' It carries a connotation of peace and security.
Common phrases
- safe haven
- tax haven
- haven for refugees
- find a haven
- peaceful haven
Synonyms
refuge · sanctuary · shelter · safe harbor · port
Opposites
danger · peril · exposure
Word family
haven't (contraction of have not)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse haven with heaven (the afterlife or place of bliss), which are homophones in some accents but distinct in meaning and spelling.
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