Meaning & use
rescued
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Saved from danger, harm, or captivity; the past tense of 'rescue.'
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Firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
The shelter rescued dozens of animals after the flood.
A note on using this word
Often paired with 'from,' as in 'rescued from,' to specify the danger involved.
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