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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"
- 2. cautious and unenterprising: derogatory "MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice"
noun
- 1. a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.
- 2. a condom. informal North American
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Safe definition: secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk. See examples of SAFE used in a sentence.
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1 safe /ˈseɪf/ adjective
safer; safest
1 safe
/ˈseɪf/
adjective
adverb
•We arrived home safely. [=without experiencing any problems, accidents, etc.]
•Be sure to drive safely.
•I can safely say that he won't be causing any further problems.
chiefly US, informal
: in a safe way
Definition of safe – Learner’s Dictionary. safe. adjective. uk/seɪf/us. safeadjective (NOT DANGEROUS) A2. not dangerous or likely to cause harm: a safe driver. a safe and cheap source of energy. Air travel is generally quite safe. We live in a safe neighbourhood. [ + to do sth ] Is it safe to drink the water here? Opposite. unsafe. More examples.
Definition of safe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 17, 2024 · safe (comparative safer or more safe, superlative safest or most safe) Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
adj. secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place. free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk: to arrive safe and sound. involving little or no risk of mishap, error, etc.: a safe estimate. dependable or trustworthy: a safe guide. careful to avoid danger or controversy: a safe player; a safe play. denied the chance to do harm;
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.