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   Safe

   /sāf/

   

   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
   • ▪ having reached a base without being put out: "Davis was safe when the right fielder dropped a fly ball"
   • ▪ allowing the batter to reach base and not involving an error: "a safe hit"
   • ▪ 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-likeharmlessinnocuousnontoxicnonpoisonousnonirritantbenignwholesomemildlow-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

   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. www.britannica.com › dictionary › safeSafe Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. not used before a noun. a : not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger. 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. b : not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › safe_1safe adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of safe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Scaled_agile_frameworkScaled agile framework - Wikipedia

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   The scaled agile framework ( SAFe) is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide enterprises in scaling lean and agile practices. [1] [2] Along with disciplined agile delivery (DAD) and S@S (Scrum@Scale), SAFe is one of a growing number of frameworks that seek to address the problems encountered when scaling beyond a single team.

5. scaledagileframework.com › glossarySAFe Glossary - Scaled Agile Framework

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   The SAFe glossary is a set of definitions for all SAFe Big Picture elements. The extended glossary provides definitions for additional terms used in the Framework. Some are unique to SAFe (e.g., PO Sync), while others are common in Lean-Agile development (e.g., MVP).

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › safesafe - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   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;

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › safeSAFE - 69 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to safe. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of safe. The crystal was safe in its protective casing. Synonyms. secure. out of danger. safe and sound. impregnable. out of harm's way. unharmed. unhurt. undamaged. unscathed. unscratched. unbroken. intact.

8. www.wordsmyth.netsafe | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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   features: Word Combinations ( adjective, noun ), Word Builder, Word Explorer. Word Builder: safe +. safely: in a safe way. Word Explorer. See. bank. The meaning of safe. Definition of safe. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.