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See also: Lifesaver
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -eɪvə(ɹ)
Noun[edit]
lifesaver (plural lifesavers)
- Someone or something that saves lives.
- My dad loves his job as a surf lifesaver.
- Paramedics are not just ordinary workers, but lifesavers with a very important job.
- (figuratively) Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.
- Synonyms: boon, godsend
- Thank you so much for fixing my car; you're a real lifesaver!
- This shop is a lifesaver on a hot day when you're craving a cold drink.
Synonyms[edit]
- (someone saving lives): lifeguard, rescuer
- (something saving lives): life buoy (UK), life preserver (US), life ring
Translations[edit]
that saves lives
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