sos Definition
- 1a Morse code distress signal used internationally to request help
- 2a call for help or assistance
Using sos: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sos" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The stranded hikers sent an SOS signal to the rescue team.
Example
The ship's captain sent out an SOS when the vessel began taking on water.
sos Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sos
- mayday
- distress signal
- emergency signal
Origins of sos
from the Morse code signal ···−−−··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots), which was introduced in 1905 as a standard distress call
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Summary: sos in Brief
'SOS' [ɛs oʊ ɛs] is a Morse code distress signal used internationally to request help. It is also used informally as a call for help or assistance. Examples include 'The stranded hikers sent an SOS signal to the rescue team.' and 'The ship's captain sent out an SOS when the vessel began taking on water.'
