safe

adjective

UK /seɪf/

Word Forms

adjective	safe
comparative	safer
superlative	safest

1
never before nounprotected from being hurt, damaged, lost, stolen etc
Will my car be safe if I park it in the street?
safe from:
It’s difficult to make airports safe from terrorist attacks.
keep something safe:
Make sure to keep your credit card safe.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
1. 1a
  used about places and situations where you are protected from danger
  We live in a very safe neighbourhood.
  a safe environment for children
  a safe distance:
  We admired the bear and her cub from a safe distance.
  Synonyms and related words
  Safe and harmless
  safe
  harmless
  secure
2
not likely to cause damage, injury, or harm
Travelling by plane is much safer than driving your own car.
The area behind the fence is not considered to be safe.
Is the ride safe enough for a 5-year-old?
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
3
not damaged, hurt, or lost
Rescuers found the children safe but scared inside the house.
safe and sound (=not damaged or harmed at all):
Everyone arrived safe and sound.
safe return/arrival:
They are demanding the release and safe return of the hostages.
Synonyms and related words
Not injured, wounded or hurt
unharmed
unhurt
unscathed
4
something that is safe does not involve a lot of risk
Government bonds are a very safe investment.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
5
not likely to upset people or to cause disagreement
Don’t mention the election to him; it’s not a safe subject.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
6
great; excellent: used to compliment someone on their appearance or their items of clothing
Your shoes are so safe.
Submitted by:
mihi from Bahamas on 19/08/2014
Open Dictionary - August2014
7
as safe as houses
extremely safe
She keeps her jewelry in a strongbox, so it’s as safe as houses.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 30/07/2018
Open Dictionary - July2018

phrases

better safe than sorry

in safe hands

it’s safe to say

on the safe side

safe

adjective

US /seɪf/

Word Forms

adjective	safe
comparative	safer
superlative	safest

1
never before nounprotected from being hurt, damaged, lost, stolen, etc.
Will my car be safe if I park it on the street?
safe from:
It’s difficult to make airports safe from terrorist attacks.
keep something safe:
Make sure to keep your credit card safe.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
1. 1a
  used about places and situations where you are protected from danger
  We live in a very safe neighborhood.
  a safe environment for children
  a safe distance:
  We admired the bear and her cub from a safe distance.
  Synonyms and related words
  Safe and harmless
  safe
  harmless
  secure
2
not likely to cause damage, injury, or harm
Traveling by airplane is much safer than driving your own car.
The area behind the fence is not considered to be safe.
Is the ride safe enough for a 5-year-old?
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
3
not damaged, hurt, or lost
Rescuers found the children safe but scared inside the house.
safe and sound (=not damaged or harmed at all):
Everyone arrived safe and sound.
safe return/arrival:
They are demanding the release and safe return of the hostages.
Synonyms and related words
Not injured, wounded or hurt
unharmed
unhurt
unscathed
4
something that is safe does not involve a lot of risk
Government bonds are a very safe investment.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
5
not likely to upset people or to cause disagreement
Don’t mention the election to him; it’s not a safe subject.
Synonyms and related words
Safe and harmless
safe
harmless
secure
6
great; excellent: used to compliment someone on their appearance or their items of clothing
Your shoes are so safe.
Submitted by:
mihi from Bahamas on 19/08/2014
Open Dictionary - August2014
7
as safe as houses
extremely safe
She keeps her jewelry in a strongbox, so it’s as safe as houses.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 30/07/2018
Open Dictionary - July2018

phrases

better safe than sorry

in safe hands

it’s safe to say

on the safe side

safe

noun countable

UK /seɪf/

Word Forms

singular	safe
plural	safes

1
a strong metal box with a special lock, used for storing valuable things
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous containers for specific things
begging bowl
bladder
brazier

safe

noun countable

US /seɪf/

Word Forms

singular	safe
plural	safes

1
a strong metal box with a special lock, used for storing valuable things
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous containers for specific things
begging bowl
bladder
brazier

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