First Known Use: 14th century
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1safe
adjective \ˈsāf\
: not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
: not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away
: not involving or likely to involve danger, harm, or loss
saf·ersaf·est
Full Definition of SAFE
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
5
a : not threatening danger : harmless b : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction
6
a : not likely to take risks : cautious b : trustworthy, reliable
— safe or safe·ly adverb
— safe·ness noun
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Origin of SAFE
Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire
Related to SAFE
- Antonyms
- endangered, exposed, imperiled (or imperilled), insecure, liable, open, subject (to), susceptible, threatened, unsafe, violable, vulnerable
2safe
noun
: a strong metal box with a lock that is used to store money or valuable things
Full Definition of SAFE
1
: a place or receptacle to keep articles (as valuables) safe
2
: condom 1
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First Known Use of SAFE
15th century
Related to SAFE
- Synonyms
- coffer, safe-deposit box, strongbox
SAFER Defined for Kids
1safe
adjective \ˈsāf\
saf·ersaf·est
Definition of SAFE for Kids
1
: free or secure from harm or danger <I don't feel safe here.>
2
: giving protection or security against harm or danger <a safe neighborhood>
3
: harmless <safe drinking water>
4
: unlikely to be wrong or cause disagreement <a safe answer>
5
: not likely to take risks : careful <a safe driver>
6
: successful in reaching a base in baseball
— safe·ly adverb
2safe
noun
Definition of SAFE for Kids
: a metal box with a lock that is used for keeping something (as money) safe
Medical Dictionary
safe
adjective \ˈsāf\
saf·ersaf·est
Medical Definition of SAFE
: not causing harm or injury; especially : having a low incidence of adverse reactions and significant side effects when adequate instructions for use are given and having a low potential for harm under conditions of widespread availability <a list of drugs generally regarded as safe> <safe use in pregnancy has not been established—Emergency Medicine>
—safe·ty \ˈsāf-tē\ noun, plural safe·ties
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