Pronunciation: /ɛs.oʊ.ɛs/
noun SOS is a noun that stands for 'save our souls' or 'save our ship'. It is a distress signal used in emergencies to request help.
A1 SOS is a universal distress signal used in emergencies.
A2 When stranded on a deserted island, writing SOS in big letters can help attract attention.
B1 The hiker sent an SOS message through his satellite phone when he got lost in the mountains.
B2 The ship's crew frantically signaled SOS as their vessel started sinking in the stormy sea.
C1 The international maritime code requires all ships to respond to SOS signals from vessels in distress.
C2 The pilot radioed an SOS call before making an emergency landing in a remote area.
interjection SOS can also be considered an interjection when used as a cry for help or a distress signal.
A1 SOS! Help me, I'm lost!
A2 SOS! Can someone please call for help?
B1 SOS! We need assistance immediately.
B2 SOS! Our ship is sinking, we need rescue.
C1 SOS! This is an emergency, we require urgent aid.
C2 SOS! Requesting immediate assistance for critical situation.
formal The ship sent out an SOS signal when it encountered a severe storm.
informal I texted my friend an SOS when I needed help with my homework.
slang I'm SOS-ing right now, can you come over and hang out?
figurative She felt like she was sending out an SOS in a crowded room, hoping someone would notice her distress.
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