safer; safest
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
safe
adverb
or safely
safeness
noun
1
: a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe
2
Synonyms
Examples of safe in a Sentence
Adjective
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.
Noun
the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety To the narrative’s detriment, the film doesn’t stray far from the safe confines of outdated formulas, wherein a city dweller finds love in a small town and workaholics are chided for choosing a career over love.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The workshop, hosted on a range about 90 miles outside the city, included an hourlong instructional course with interactive portions on proper gun locks and safes, safety gear and de-escalation tactics.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
There are several safe bases scattered throughout the Zone where Skif can interact with non-player characters to advance the story missions.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Popular on Variety To the narrative’s detriment, the film doesn’t stray far from the safe confines of outdated formulas, wherein a city dweller finds love in a small town and workaholics are chided for choosing a career over love.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
At least two original full-sized safes are on the showroom floor with the Bowman name.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The workshop, hosted on a range about 90 miles outside the city, included an hourlong instructional course with interactive portions on proper gun locks and safes, safety gear and de-escalation tactics.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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safe
1 of 2 adjective
safer; safest
1
: freed or secure from danger, harm, or loss
2
: successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
the runner was safe
3
: providing safety
4
: not threatening danger
safe medicine
5
a
: cautious
a safe driver
b
safely
adverb
safeness
noun
safe
2 of 2 noun
: a container to keep articles (as valuables) safe
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English sauf "safe, unhurt," from early French sauf (same meaning), from Latin salvus "safe, healthy" — related to sage entry 3, save
Medical Definition
safe
adjective
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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