Rescued: meaning, definitions and examples

action taken

The word 'rescued' is the past tense of the verb 'rescue'. It means to save someone or something from a dangerous or distressing situation. Typically, it involves intervening in situations where there is potential harm to someone or a thing. Rescuing can apply to people, animals, and even inanimate objects in some contexts. The act is often associated with emergency services, such as firefighters or lifeguards, but it can also occur in everyday situations.

delivered, liberated, saved

Examples of usage

• The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

• She rescued her friend from drowning in the pool.

• The rescue team successfully rescued the hikers lost in the mountains.