Meaning & use
rescue
To save someone or something from a dangerous, harmful, or otherwise difficult situation.
See it in a sentence
Firefighters rescued the family from the top floor moments before the roof collapsed.
Volunteers worked through the night to rescue stranded hikers caught in the sudden storm.
A note on using this word
Rescue implies removing someone from immediate danger, while save can describe a broader range of situations, including preventing a future problem.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
abandonendanger
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