rescued

word · lemma: rescue

/ˈɹɛskjud/
RES-kyood
/ɹˈɛskjuːd/
RES-kyood

Definition

Saved someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in passive forms ('was rescued'), both for people and animals. Common with 'from' (rescued from the fire). Can be literal (physical danger) or figurative (rescued from poverty). Formal and neutral.

Example Sentences

Luckily, we rescued all our photos from the broken laptop.

natural

After hours in the storm, the hikers were finally rescued.

natural

He felt like his friend had rescued him from a bad decision.

natural

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

basic

She was rescued from the burning house.

basic

The dog was rescued from the shelter.

basic