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rescue

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛs.kjuː]

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Learn how to use rescue in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “safety”

(verb) to save someone from a dangerous situation. When someone is in trouble or needs help, rescuing them means you help them get to safety.

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

Example

He didn't rescue his friend when she fell into the water.

Example

Who will rescue the lost hikers in the mountains?

Context: “safety”

(noun) the action of saving someone from a dangerous situation. A rescue involves helping someone who is in trouble.

Example

The rescue of the trapped miners was a great success.

Example

There was no rescue for the stranded passengers after the storm.

Example

What happened during the rescue operation last night?

How to pronounce rescue

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛs.kjuː]

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