lifesaver
See also: Lifesaver
English
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Noun
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.
- 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
- (someone saving lives): lifeguard, rescuer
- (something saving lives): life buoy (UK), life preserver (US), life ring
- (extremely useful person or thing): boon, godsend
Translations
that saves lives
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that is useful
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