rescue

noun B2

Meaning

A rescue is an act of saving someone from danger or a difficult situation, often involving bravery and quick action.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rescue" as only a verb; it can also be used as a noun.

Example Sentences

The rescue of the hikers took several hours in the mountains .
The rescue of the trapped workers was completed successfully yesterday .
The rescue took longer than we all expected yesterday .

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