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Definition of safe
safer
;safest
1 : free from harm or risk : unhurt
2a : secure from threat of danger, harm, or lossb : successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
3 : affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty
5a : not threatening danger : harmlessb : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction
6a : not likely to take risks : cautiousb : trustworthy, reliable
safe
orsafely
adverbsafeness
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Examples of safe in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of safe from the Web
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But what goes into keeping the river safe, clean, and sustainable?
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Here are tips to keep them safe at home Never miss a local story.
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Don’t panic, your secrets are safe, especially the juicy ones about the in-laws.
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Once upon a time, defunct TV properties like Baywatch weren’t considered safe bets to be turned into expensive summer tentpoles.
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The Aurora Fire Department is offering tips to make grilling out safer this summer.
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Hammond police are reminding people to be safe and not fire guns into the sky during Fourth of July celebrations after a 13-year-old was hit in the head by a falling bullet over the weekend, according to police.
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Football is never going to be the safest of American sports.
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Mothers in Burundi want to provide clean, safe water for their children.
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Origin and Etymology 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
safe
Definition of safe
1 : a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe
2 : condom 1
Examples of safe in a Sentence
the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay
First Known Use of safe
15th century
SAFE Defined for English Language Learners
safe
playDefinition of safe for English Language Learners
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: not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
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: not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away
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: not involving or likely to involve danger, harm, or loss
safe
Definition of safe for English Language Learners
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: a strong metal box with a lock that is used to store money or valuable things
SAFE Defined for Kids
Definition of safe for Students
safer
;safest
1 : free or secure from harm or danger I don't feel safe here.
2 : giving protection or security against harm or danger a safe neighborhood
3 : harmless safe drinking water
4 : unlikely to be wrong or cause disagreement a safe answer
5 : not likely to take risks : careful a safe driver
6 : successful in reaching a base in baseball
safely
adverbDefinition of safe for Students
: a metal box with a lock that is used for keeping something (as money) safe
Medical Dictionary
safe
playMedical Definition of safe
safer
;safest
: 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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