/ˈres.kjuː/
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Meaning
To save someone or something from danger or harm.
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Word origin
From Old French rescoure, meaning to set free or save.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- rescoure
Grammar
Examples
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Here "rescue" means to save people from danger.
firemen .
"Rescued" is the past form of "rescue".
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"Rescues" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 8: rescue, expensive, barely and 7 more words.