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   safe

   /seɪf/

   adjective

   • 1. protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost: "eggs remain in the damp sand, safe from marine predators" Similar protected from harm/dangershieldedshelteredguardeddefendedsecuresafe and soundout of harm's wayall rightOpposite unsafeinsecureat risk
   • ▪ not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk: "we have to cross the river where it's safe for us to do so" Similar securesoundrisk-freelow-riskrisklessimpregnableunassailableinvulnerablefortress-likeharmlessinnocuousnon-toxicnon-poisonousnon-irritantbenignwholesomemildlow-riskOpposite dangerousharmful
   • ▪ (of a place) affording security or protection: "put it in a safe place"
   • 2. cautious and unenterprising: derogatory "MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice" Similar cautiouscircumspectprudentcharyattentivetimidunadventurousconservativeunenterprisinginformal:leeryOpposite reckless
   • 3. based on good reasons or evidence and not likely to be proved wrong: "the verdict is safe and satisfactory"
   • 4. uninjured; with no harm done: "they had returned safe and sound" Similar unharmedall rightalive and wellwellunhurtuninjuredunscathedin one pieceundamagedout of dangerout of the wood(s)informal:OKOpposite in danger
   • 5. excellent (used to express approval or enthusiasm): informal "that shirt is real safe"

   noun

   • 1. a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.
   • 2. a condom. informal North American

   Word Origin Middle English (as an adjective): from Old French sauf, from Latin salvus ‘uninjured’. The noun is from the verb save1, later assimilated to the adjectival form.

   Derivatives

   • 1. safeness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAFE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A1. not in danger or likely to be harmed: feel safe In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night. B1. not harmed or damaged: She said that all the hostages were safe. safe and sound. C2. completely safe and without injury or damage: After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound. See more.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word safe as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to cite, translate, and play with safe in different contexts.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAFE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'safe' in British and American English. Find out how to use 'safe' as an adjective, noun, or verb in different contexts and expressions.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsafe adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, grammar and collocations of the adjective safe, which can describe something or someone as not dangerous, harmful, risky or wrong. See examples, idioms and synonyms of safe.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSAFE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Safe is a secure object that is used to keep valuables in. Safe has several other senses as an adjective, noun, and adverb. Safe means that something or someone is secured. If you’re safe, you don’t have to worry about getting hurt or being at risk.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › safeSafe - definition of safe by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. affording security or protection from harm: a safe place. 2. ( postpositive) free from danger: you'll be safe here. 3. secure from risk; certain; sound: a safe investment; a safe bet. 4. worthy of trust; prudent: a safe companion. 5. tending to avoid controversy or risk: a safe player.