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safe
01
protected from any danger
Examples
The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents.
02
(of an action) free from danger, harm, or serious risk
Examples
It is safe to drink the water from this source.
03
having reached a base or position without being tagged, touched, or removed in a game or contest
Examples
The runner slid into second base safe.
04
materially secure and free from risk of loss
Examples
The investment left her financially safe for retirement.
05
easy-going or lenient, often used to describe a teacher
SlangExamples
Do n't stress, our math teacher 's safe.
Safe
01
a strong durable box that has a complex lock, in which people keep their valuable items
Examples
The hotel manager stored the day's cash earnings in the safe overnight.
02
a protective sheath of thin rubber or latex worn over the penis to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections
Examples
He carried a safe in his bag before the date.
03
a ventilated or refrigerated storage compartment used to protect food or supplies from spoilage or pests
Examples
The farmer kept vegetables in a cool safe.
safe
01
used to express thanks, gratitude, or acknowledgment
Dialect
British
BritishSlangExamples
Safe, that means a lot.
Lexical Tree
safely
safeness
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