safe
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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
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
- I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.
- The kids were safe in the cabin.
- We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound.
- “Is the money safe?” “Yes, it's in the bank.”
- a world made safe from war
- Is it safe to walk here?
- He wished us a safe trip.
- I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.
- They live in a perfectly safe neighborhood.
- 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
- Antonyms
- endangered, exposed, imperiled (or imperilled), insecure, liable, open, subject (to), susceptible, threatened, unsafe, violable, vulnerable
2safe
nounDefinition of SAFE
1
: a place or receptacle to keep articles (as valuables) safe
2
: condom 1
Examples of SAFE
- <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
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>
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