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RESCUE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Rescue.

How to pronounce rescue:

US

Rescue - as a noun

Recovery or preservation from loss or danger

Example: "Work is the deliverance of mankind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliverance17delivery15saving10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recovery16retrieval12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rescue - as a verb

Free from harm or evil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliver11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring throughcarry throughsave7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take forcibly from legal custody

Example: "Rescue prisoners"

Example Sentences

"The rescue team arrived just in time to save the hikers stranded on the mountain."
"The puppy was a rescue from the local animal shelter."
"The firefighters conducted a daring rescue to save the people trapped in the burning building."
"The rescue operation after the earthquake lasted for several days."
"The organization specializes in animal rescue and rehabilitation."
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Word Game Points

Is RESCUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rescue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESCUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RESCUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rescue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESCUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RESCUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rescue is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESCUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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