lifesaver
Translation
lifesaver, godsend
Examples
The lifeguard was a real lifesaver.
The lifeguard was a real lifesaver.
This map is a lifesaver.
This map is a lifesaver.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a lifesaver (sth.) is extremely helpful This umbrella is a real lifesaver in the rain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: godsend, savior, boon
Etymology
A compound word from 'life' and 'saver' (one who saves). It literally means something or someone that saves a life.
Memory Tips
Picture someone throwing you a life preserver (a lifesaver) when you're in trouble. This image works for both the literal and figurative meanings.