adjective / adverb / noun
safe
SAYF/seɪf/
Protected against harm or loss.
The fastened life vest helps keep the child safe beside the attentive parent.
Etymology
Latin salvus joined being uninjured with being in good health. English safe retained that unharmed condition and also came to describe people or things not exposed to danger or risk.
In context
Because the work that we're doing is trying to keep as many civilians safe and free of harm as possible.
More examples
- This route is safer because it avoids the busy highway.
- Drive safe on your way home tonight!
- She keeps her jewelry in a small safe.
Forms
safe · safer · safest · safes
safety noun — The condition of being protected from danger.
safely adverb — Without causing or suffering harm or loss.
Similar words
- secure
- Emphasizes protection against theft, intrusion, or unwanted access.
- unharmed
- Means not injured or damaged, even after facing danger.