safe

¹safe

adjective \ˈsāf\

saf·ersaf·est

Definition of SAFE

1

: free from harm or risk : unhurt

2

a : secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss

b : successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out

3

: affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty

4

obsolete of mental or moral faculties : healthy, sound

5

a : not threatening danger : harmless

b : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction

6

a : not likely to take risks : cautious

b : trustworthy, reliable

— safe or safe·ly adverb

— safe·ness noun

Examples of SAFE

1. I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.
2. The kids were safe in the cabin.
3. We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound.
4. “Is the money safe?” “Yes, it's in the bank.”
5. a world made safe from war
6. Is it safe to walk here?
7. He wished us a safe trip.
8. I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.
9. They live in a perfectly safe neighborhood.
10. We watched the fireworks from a safe distance.

Origin of SAFE

Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to SAFE

Synonyms

all right, alright, secure, home free

Antonyms

endangered, exposed, imperiled (or imperilled), insecure, liable, open, subject (to), susceptible, threatened, unsafe, violable, vulnerable

Related Words

hale, healthy, intact, sound, well, whole; scatheless, unharmed, unhurt, uninjured, unscathed

Near Antonyms

damaged, harmed, hurt, injured, scathed, wounded

Rhymes with SAFE

chafe, kef, strafe, waif

²safe

noun

Definition of SAFE

1

: a place or receptacle to keep articles (as valuables) safe

2

: condom 1

Examples of SAFE

1. <the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay>

First Known Use of SAFE

15th century

Related to SAFE

Synonyms

coffer, safe-deposit box, strongbox

Related Words

lockbox; vault; locker, storeroom, treasury; box, caddy, case, casket, chest, footlocker, locker, trunk

safe

adjective \ˈsāf\   (Medical Dictionary)

saf·er; saf·est

Medical Definition of SAFE

: not causing harm or injury; especially : having a low incidence of adverse reactions and significant side effects when adequate instructions for use are given and having a low potential for harm under conditions of widespread availability <a list of drugs generally regarded as safe> <safe use in pregnancy has not been established—Emergency Medicine>

—safe·ty \ˈsāf-tē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; safe·ties