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| safe [ sayf ] |
adjective (comparative saf·er, superlative saf·est) |
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1. not dangerous: unlikely to cause or result in harm, injury, or damage
  Have a safe journey!
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2. not in danger: in a position or situation that offers protection, so that harm, damage, loss, or unwanted tampering is unlikely
You'll be safe with me.
It's hidden in a safe place.
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3. unharmed or undamaged: in an unharmed, uninjured, or undamaged condition
They're safe, but the car's been totaled.
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4. sure to be successful: certain to be successful or profitable, and not at risk of failure or loss
a safe investment
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5. unlikely to cause trouble: unlikely to cause trouble or controversy
Is it safe to talk about politics with them?
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6. probably correct: unlikely to be wrong
It's safe to assume that the weather will be good.
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7. cautious and conservative: cautious with regard to risks or unforeseen problems, conservative with regard to estimates, or unadventurous with regard to choices and decisions
The safe option is just to put the money in the bank.
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8. dependable: able to be trusted or depended on
Don't worry, your child's in safe hands.
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9. having reached base successfully: in baseball, having reached a base or home plate without being put out
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noun (plural safes) |
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1. container for valuables: a strong metal container, often with a complex locking system, for the storage of money and other valuables
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2. storage container: a container for storage or protection, especially a ventilated box or small cupboard for keeping food cool or fresh
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3.
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slang
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Same as condom
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4. regional place for storing milk: a storage house or shed for storing milk and other perishables
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| [13th century. Via Old French sauf< Latin salvus] |
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| safe·ly adverb |
| safe·ness noun |
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safe and sound having experienced no harm or injury
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