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salvation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /sælˈveɪʃən/

KK: /sælˈveɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of being saved from harm, danger, or sin, often associated with religious beliefs.


Example

Many people find comfort in the idea of salvation during difficult times.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what salvation really means to you?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it’s about finding peace in tough times.
Sloth A
Exactly! It feels like a journey towards inner freedom and hope.
Sloth B
Totally, and sometimes it’s the little things that bring that salvation.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
redemption
deliverance
rescue
Antonyms
damnation
destruction
loss
Root Explanation

Salvation → It is formed from "salvatio" (from Latin, meaning deliverance or preservation) and the suffix "-ion" (indicating the action or condition). The word "salvation" refers to the act of being saved or delivered from harm or danger.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deliverance' ('salvatio') as a way to remember that 'salvation' means being saved from danger or harm.

Visually Confused Words
salivation
savation
solvation
scalation
saltation
alation
presalvation
nonsalvation
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