salvation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that saves you from a difficult or dangerous situation.
the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, or destruction; often refers to a person or thing that provides this rescue.
Simple“The new investment was the company's salvation after a very difficult year.”
In context“For many small businesses in the region, the government's emergency grant proved to be their only salvation during the economic downturn.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the state of being saved from the power of evil or sin.
the deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith.
Simple“The priest spoke to the people about finding salvation through prayer.”
In context“The central theme of the sermon focused on the possibility of eternal salvation for those who demonstrate genuine repentance.”
SynonymsAntonymsdamnationperdition - 03 C2 Proficiency
the process of making something better or fixing its old problems.
the process of being restored or improved, specifically by removing poor conditions or moral failings.
Simple“The old building's salvation came when a local group decided to turn it into a library.”
In context“The architect viewed the urban renewal project as the physical salvation of a district that had been neglected for decades.”
Synonyms
“It was quite good fun.” All the time, American planes fly overhead and the family gaze at them, hoping they might represent salvation and progress.”
“St Anne’s is to be Ida’s salvation, but it soon dawns on her that the school might not be quite the refuge she had hoped for.”
From Middle English savacioun, from Old French savaciun, salvaciun, from Latin salvātiō. Displaced native Old English hǣlu.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.