Basic Details
Word: Rescued
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To save someone or something from danger or harm.
Synonyms: Saved, liberated, delivered
Antonyms: Abandoned, neglected, endangered
Idioms and Phrases
- Rescue mission: An attempt to save someone in a dangerous situation. Example: "The firefighters went on a rescue mission to save the trapped hikers."
- Saved by the bell: Saved from a difficult situation just in time. Example: "I was about to answer the question when the bell rang, and I was saved by the bell."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The lifeguard quickly rescued the child who had fallen into the deep end of the pool.
Example 2: After a long search, the dog was finally rescued and brought back to a loving home.
Example 3: The farmer rescued the kittens from the stormy weather by bringing them into the barn.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "rescue" comes from the Latin word "rescatium," which means to recover or save? It has been used in various contexts for centuries!
Famous Quote
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rescued" mean?
a) To build something
b) To save from danger
c) To create art
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To save from danger
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rescued"?
a) Ignored
b) Saved
c) Harmed
d) Lost
Answer: b) Saved
3. Which word is an antonym of "rescued"?
a) Found
b) Saved
c) Abandoned
d) Delivered
Answer: c) Abandoned
4. Which sentence uses "rescued" correctly?
a) The superhero rescued civilians from the burning building.
b) The cat rescued a bird from the tree.
c) She rescued a sandwich from the fridge.
d) The teacher rescued the classroom from noise.
Answer: a) The superhero rescued civilians from the burning building.
5. What does "saved by the bell" mean?
a) To win a game
b) To be rescued just in time
c) To lose a competition
d) To be late for class
Answer: b) To be rescued just in time
