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Vocabulary Entry
sos
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An international Morse code distress signal used by ships and other vehicles in emergency situations.
Example Sentences
"The sailor sent out an SOS when the ship started to sink."
"They heard the SOS signals coming from the remote island."
"In times of trouble, the SOS message can save lives."
V
verb
To send out a call for help or assistance.
Example Sentences
"He decided to SOS after getting lost in the storm."
"If you're in danger, don't hesitate to SOS to your friends."
"The hikers managed to SOS before their phone battery died."