safe

CEFRA1

/ˈseɪ̯f/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not likely to be harmed, hurt, or damaged.

  2. 02

    noun

    A strong locked box for storing valuable things.

Examples

  • Nothing great has been achieved by playing it safe.

  • Your secret will be safe with me.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsæɪ̯f/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Free from risk.

  2. Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.

  3. Not in danger; out of harm's reach.

More examples

In context

  • The children are quite safe here.

  • We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.

  • You’ll be safe from the storm here in the cabin.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English sauf, safe, saf, saaf, from Old French sauf, saulf, salf (“safe”), from Latin salvus (“whole, safe”), from Proto-Italic *salwos, from Proto-Indo-European *solh₂- (“whole, every”). Displaced native Old English sicor (“secure, sure”).