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- Dictionarysafe/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 Opposite
- 2. cautious and unenterprising: derogatory "MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.
- 2. a condom. informal North American
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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.
A1. not in danger or likely to be harmed: feel safe In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night. B1. not harmed or damaged: She said that all the hostages were safe. safe and sound. C2. completely safe and without injury or damage: After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound. See more.
Safe is a secure object that is used to keep valuables in. Safe has several other senses as an adjective, noun, and adverb. Safe means that something or someone is secured. If you’re safe, you don’t have to worry about getting hurt or being at risk.
safe, however, is applied rather to a person or thing that is out of or has passed beyond the reach of danger: The ship is safe in port. secure is applied to that about which there is no need to fear or worry: to feel secure about the future; The foundation of the house does not seem very secure.
adj. 1. affording security or protection from harm: a safe place. 2. ( postpositive) free from danger: you'll be safe here. 3. secure from risk; certain; sound: a safe investment; a safe bet. 4. worthy of trust; prudent: a safe companion. 5. tending to avoid controversy or risk: a safe player.
If you're safe, you're out of harm's way, or protected from being hurt. These days most parents strap their small children into car seats to keep them safe. When you protect a person or an object from danger, you keep them safe.
not involving much or any risk; not likely to be wrong or to upset somebody. Electricity shares are still a safe investment. As I peruse the menu the only safe bet is the grilled chicken. The source of Harry's wealth was not a safe subject for public discussion.
safe meaning, definition, what is safe: not in danger of being harmed, lost, or ...: Learn more.
not in danger or likely to be harmed: I feel safe when I'm with you. During the daylight hours we're safe from attack. safe to say. If it is safe to say something, you are sure it is correct: I think it's safe to say that he'll be the next president. a safe place; somewhere safe.
Definition of safe adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
