deliverance
Deliverance (noun) means the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship. Example: “The hostages described their release as a deliverance.”
How to use deliverance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing set free or rescued from something bad — danger, captivity, hardship.
Word forms
deliverances plural
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The hostages described their release as a _____.
Etymology
From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
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Rhymes for deliverance
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What does “deliverance” mean?
The word “deliverance” means the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship. In plain terms, being set free or rescued from something bad — danger, captivity, hardship.
How do you pronounce “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is pronounced dih-LIHV-ruhns (/dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “deliverance” in a sentence?
Here is “deliverance” used in a sentence: “The hostages described their release as a deliverance.”
What part of speech is “deliverance”?
“Deliverance” is a noun.
Where does the word “deliverance” come from?
The word “deliverance” comes from Old French. From Old French deliverance, built from deliver plus the noun ending -ance.
Is “deliverance” a common word?
“Deliverance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deliverance” have?
“Deliverance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of being freed or rescued from danger, captivity, or hardship.