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safe

/ˈseɪ̯f/noun, adjective1 syllable

Safe means: free from danger or the risk of harm.

Synonyms for safe34

noun, as in contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

condom, rubber, safety, prophylactic

adjective, as in free from danger or the risk of harm

fail-safe, off the hook, risk-free, riskless, unhazardous, safe and sound, unhurt, harmless, invulnerable, secure, uninjured

adjective, as in financially safe

dependable, good, secure, sound

adjective, as in (of an undertaking) secure from risk

unadventurous

also used for safe

wicked, cool, amazing, astounding, awe-inspiring, awesome, awful, sensational, awesomesauce, based, easygoing, merciful, tolerant, clement, forbearing

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Opposites of safe

dangerous, out

What does safe mean?7

adjective

1

free from danger or the risk of harm“a safe trip”

2

financially safe“a good investment”

3

(of an undertaking) secure from risk

4

having reached a base without being put out“the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball”

noun

1

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

2

strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

3

a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with safe?1

two syllables

unsafe
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Safe in a sentence

  • Nowadays, a safety zone is not always safe.unknown
  • The next morning, to our great relief, he returned home safe and sound.Dejo
  • I'll turn off the fire first, and run to a safe place.unknown
  • To be on the safe side, she went to hospital.CM
  • For our children to be safe, please do not enter adult sites.unknown
  • Nearly one billion people around the globe lack access to clean, safe water.Source_VOA
  • Once you cross the river, you'll be safe.CK
  • After flying above the safe zone, the airplane went into unidentified air space.EnglishFreak

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Forms of safe

as a noun

plural
safes

as a adjective

comparative
safer
superlative
safest