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safe
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- pronunciation:
- seIf
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
safer, safest |
| definition 1: |
When you are safe, you are not in danger. If you are safe, you will not get hurt. When something is safe, it will not be damaged or harmed.
The rabbit got away from the dog, and now it's safe in its burrow.My little sister is afraid of the dark, but she feels safe under her blankets.- synonyms:
- protected, secure
- antonyms:
- dangerous, vulnerable
- similar words:
- all right, shielded
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| definition 2: |
When a place is safe, there is no danger there and nothing bad will happen.
Under a tree is not a safe place to be in a lightning storm. You can get hurt if lightning hits the tree.- synonyms:
- protected, secure
- antonyms:
- dangerous, unsafe
- similar words:
- defended, sheltered
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| definition 3: |
When you are a safe driver, you are a careful driver.
My mom is a safe driver and never drives too fast.- synonyms:
- careful, cautious, wary
- antonyms:
- bold, daring
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| definition 4: |
When something is safe, it will not be lost or stolen. If your money is safe, you will not lose it and nobody can steal it.
Marie's mom keeps her money safe in the bank.Rick's father keeps his old photographs safe in a large album. |
| related words: |
innocent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A safe is a strong metal box with a lock. People keep money and valuable things in a safe.
Juan's family keeps their important documents in a safe.A bank keeps people's money in a big safe. It is so big that you can walk inside it. |
| derivations: |
safely (adv.), safeness (n.) |
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