safe
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1.0
- adjective
- /seɪf/
:
seguro
- You are in very safe hands.
- a safe environment
- a safe haven
- feel safe
It robs a person of a fully safe and happy childhood.
- It robs a person of a fully safe and happy childhood.
- I don't feel secure or safe in this thing.
- So there is no safe use of these drugs.
- It's a reaction to keep you safe, OK?
- And for that man, that's not a safe place to be.
- For now, the world is a much safer place than ever before.
- It says here parchment paper is oven safe and non stick.
- You can, you know, I'm safe, I know I'm safe.
Examples
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As teachers, we have a responsibility to establish a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.
Academic text (2011) -
So this stuff is totally safe for skin contact.
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So with that, be well, be safe, be open to what comes.
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I hope you guys are staying safe and goodbye.
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Are you in a safe place?
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The way I was parented made me feel safe and seen.
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Crucially, they must provide a safe haven for aid workers.
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Our daily lives depend on the continuous and safe delivery of technological services and products.
Academic text (2011) -
While bicycling is a relatively safe activity, like all forms of travel, it has risks.
Academic text (2012) -
This product is certified to be safe for all skin types.
Synonyms
318
3.2
Protected from danger or from people trying to break in
231
1.0
Not able to hurt people or things
56
1.5
Not hurt and not in danger
44
2.1
Not hurt or damaged after a dangerous event
9
3.5
Completely safe and not likely to cause loss
1
4.6
Without any chance of harm or loss
1
2.0
Kept safe from harm or danger
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4.2
Not in danger or likely to be harmed
Not likely to cause danger or harm
Safe and not likely to cause harm
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
11
5.0
A device or system that makes a machine go to a safe state if it breaks
- Formal
2
5.3
A legal rule that protects a company from fines when it meets certain conditions
- Formal
1
8.0
An official paper that lets a person travel safely through a dangerous area
- Indian
A time in a woman's cycle when she is least likely to get pregnant, usually before or after her period
- NSFW
Close physical contact that reduces the risk of infections and health problems
How Safe
Surface Forms
Etymology
Safe (adjective meaning protected from danger) comes from Latin salvus meaning 'unhurt', the same root as the common word save. So to be safe is to be kept 'unhurt' or away from danger.