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lifesaving

/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/

Meanings
adjective
Preserving life; preventing death.

Examples :

"Learning CPR is a lifesaving skill. "
medicine aid

Related Words

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death noun

/diːθ/

The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

"The death of my grandmother saddened the whole family."

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preserving verb

/prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ /priˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

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exception noun

/əkˈsɛpʃən/

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

"The rule is that everyone must submit their homework on time, with the exception of students who have a documented medical reason. "

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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life noun

/laɪf/

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.

"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life.  He gave up on life."

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saving verb

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

To prevent harm or difficulty.

"By studying hard, she is saving herself from failing the exam. "

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skill noun

/skɪl/

Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

"My son's improved his skill at playing the piano. "

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drowning verb

/ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/

To die from suffocation while immersed in water or other fluid.

"The child was drowning in the swimming pool before the lifeguard jumped in to save him. "

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normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "