Salvaged Meaning in English
word · lemma: salvage
Definition
Describes something that has been saved, rescued, or recovered, often from being lost, damaged, or destroyed. Commonly used for objects or materials but can apply to situations or reputations.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in passive form or as an adjective ('salvaged materials'). Frequent in contexts like shipwrecks, disasters, recycling, or saving something from damage. Not for people. Can be metaphorical (e.g., 'salvaged reputation'). Often paired with 'from' ('salvaged from the fire').
Example Sentences
The old wood was salvaged from a broken house.
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Several cars were salvaged after the flood.
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The documents were salvaged from the fire just in time.
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They sold furniture salvaged from old ships at the market.
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Thankfully, most data was salvaged after the computer crashed.
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His reputation was barely salvaged after the scandal.
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