safe
safe /ˈseɪf/
adjective
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(
)
Free from danger or the risk of harm
(
safe
)
free from danger or the risk of harm
A safe trip
a safe trip
You will be safe here
you will be safe here
A safe place
a safe place
A safe bet
a safe bet
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(
)
(of an undertaking) secure from risk
(
safe
)
(of an undertaking) secure from risk
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(baseball) having reached a base without being put out
(
safe
)
(baseball) having reached a base without being put out
The runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
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Financially safe
(
dependable
, safe
, good
, secure
)
financially safe
A good investment
a good investment
A secure investment
a secure investment
noun
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(
)
Strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
(
safe
)
strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
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Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
(
condom
, prophylactic
, rubber
[Informal, N. American] , safe
, safety
, franger
[Informal, Australian] , French letter
[Archaic, Informal, British] )
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
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A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
(
safe
)
a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests