nestled

CEFRB2

/nˈɛsəld/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Placed comfortably in a protected or sheltered position.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of nestle

Examples

  • Sami lived in a small community nestled in the Rocky Mountains.

  • The baby nestled in his mother's arms.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • The puppies nestled against their mother.

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Question 1 · Quick check

The small cabin was quietly blank among the tall pine trees in the valley.

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