The difference between Oust and Shelter
When used as verbs, oust means to expel, whereas shelter means to provide cover from damage or harassment.
Shelter is also noun with the meaning: a refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
check bellow for the other definitions of Oust and Shelter
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Oust as a verb (transitive):
To expel; to remove.
Examples:
"The protesters became so noisy that they were finally ousted from the meeting."
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Shelter as a noun:
A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
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Shelter as a noun:
An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.
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Shelter as a verb (transitive):
To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
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Shelter as a verb (intransitive):
To take cover.
Examples:
"During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree."