safe

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsāf

safer; safest

: free from harm or risk : unhurt

: secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss

: successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out

: affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty

obsolete, of mental or moral faculties : healthy, sound

: not threatening danger : harmless

: unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction

: not likely to take risks : cautious

: trustworthy, reliable

safe adverb

or safely

safeness noun

safe

2 of 2

noun

: a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe

: condom sense 1

Example Sentences

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 See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The leadership playground is where people feel safe to evoke certain behaviors. —

Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 Aparton said that consulting with the San Francisco Zoo to figure out whether the lagoon can be safe for swans will come first, and then, perhaps, the next generation of big white birds will appear at the Palace of Fine Arts. —

Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2023 The employees, who were doing water work, didn’t feel safe, Vicino said. —

Dakota Smithstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Real Milk Paint lists its paint as zero-VOC, biodegradable, compostable, and safe for children's furniture and toys. —

Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Make sure your team feels safe to express themselves. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 My grandfather, like hers, only felt safe when he was cocooned within his community, his church, his beloved family. —

Deborah Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2023 The removable cooking bowl is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. —

Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 Birds sometimes swoop down and crash into photovoltaic solar panels—possibly thinking the glass is water that is safe for landing. —

Emma Foehringer Merchant, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2023

Noun

Inside is an original safe that was used storing raw materials that would be manufactured into Hamilton watches. —

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023 It's made from leather, but the inside features cotton lining to keep all of her essential safe. —

Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 12 Dec. 2022 The classified files were found Jan. 16 and placed in a secure safe until they could be returned to proper authorities, according to Pence’s lawyer, Greg Jacob. —

John Fritze, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2023 Taylor recommends using a fireproof safe to store your cash. —

Time, 21 Jan. 2023 After getting all the bonds out of the three safes, Leo goes back to the final safe to frame Roger Salas for the whole operation. —

Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023 According to the police report, the items taken included a red iPhone, a black safe, $3,300 in cash, a silver Audi Q3 sedan and a blue-faced Rolex watch valued at $12,000. —

Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022 Traynor’s lab had to buy a new safe during their approval process, and received many in-person visits from local DEA officers. —

Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2022 But the effort to keep the public safe also meant shuttering schools and squeezing people's ability to make a living. —

Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

safe

1 of 2 adjective

ˈsāf

safer; safest

: freed or secure from danger, harm, or loss

: successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out

the runner was safe

: providing safety

: not threatening danger

safe medicine

: cautious

a safe driver

: trustworthy

safely adverb

safeness noun

safe

2 of 2 noun

: a container to keep articles (as valuables) safe

Medical Definition

safe

adjective

ˈsāf

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

safety

ˈsāf-tē

noun

plural safeties

单词	safeness
释义	safe 1 of 2 adjective ˈsāf 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 4 obsolete, of mental or moral faculties : healthy, sound 5 a : not threatening danger : harmless b : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction 6 a : not likely to take risks : cautious b : trustworthy, reliable safe adverb or safely safeness noun safe 2 of 2 noun 1 : a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe 2 : condom sense 1 Synonyms Adjective all right alright secure Noun coffer safe-deposit box strongbox See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The leadership playground is where people feel safe to evoke certain behaviors. —Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 Aparton said that consulting with the San Francisco Zoo to figure out whether the lagoon can be safe for swans will come first, and then, perhaps, the next generation of big white birds will appear at the Palace of Fine Arts. —Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2023 The employees, who were doing water work, didn’t feel safe, Vicino said. —Dakota Smithstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023 Real Milk Paint lists its paint as zero-VOC, biodegradable, compostable, and safe for children's furniture and toys. —Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Make sure your team feels safe to express themselves. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 My grandfather, like hers, only felt safe when he was cocooned within his community, his church, his beloved family. —Deborah Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2023 The removable cooking bowl is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 Birds sometimes swoop down and crash into photovoltaic solar panels—possibly thinking the glass is water that is safe for landing. —Emma Foehringer Merchant, WIRED, 11 Feb. 2023 Noun Inside is an original safe that was used storing raw materials that would be manufactured into Hamilton watches. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023 It's made from leather, but the inside features cotton lining to keep all of her essential safe. —Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 12 Dec. 2022 The classified files were found Jan. 16 and placed in a secure safe until they could be returned to proper authorities, according to Pence’s lawyer, Greg Jacob. —John Fritze, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2023 Taylor recommends using a fireproof safe to store your cash. —Time, 21 Jan. 2023 After getting all the bonds out of the three safes, Leo goes back to the final safe to frame Roger Salas for the whole operation. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2023 According to the police report, the items taken included a red iPhone, a black safe, $3,300 in cash, a silver Audi Q3 sedan and a blue-faced Rolex watch valued at $12,000. —Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022 Traynor’s lab had to buy a new safe during their approval process, and received many in-person visits from local DEA officers. —Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2022 But the effort to keep the public safe also meant shuttering schools and squeezing people's ability to make a living. —Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective 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 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing safe a good/safe/sure bet fail-safe good/safe/sure bet (it's) better (to be) safe than sorry play it safe safe/secure in the knowledge safe-conduct safe house safe pair of hands safe return in good/safe hands night safe safe seat safe third country agreement safe space secret is safe with (someone) pie safe safe sex safe-deposit box See More a good/safe/sure bet fail-safe good/safe/sure bet (it's) better (to be) safe than sorry play it safe safe/secure in the knowledge safe-conduct safe house safe pair of hands safe return in good/safe hands night safe safe seat safe third country agreement safe space secret is safe with (someone) pie safe safe sex safe-deposit box See More Kids Definition safe 1 of 2 adjective ˈsāf 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 : trustworthy safely adverb safeness noun safe 2 of 2 noun : a container to keep articles (as valuables) safe Medical Definition safe adjective ˈsāf 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 safety ˈsāf-tē noun plural safeties safeness noun as in safety the state of not being exposed to danger the safeness of her children was something that she worried about constantly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance safety security protection refuge shelter defense guardianship ward safeguard shield aegis invulnerability inviolability asylum invincibility screen harbor retreat egis impregnability haven guard impregnableness cover invulnerableness inviolableness invincibleness Antonyms & Near Antonyms danger risk distress endangerment hazard threat jeopardy instability peril imperilment precariousness trouble openness vulnerability liability susceptibility exposure violability harm's way vulnerableness susceptibleness See More
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safe

adjective

noun

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