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safe·ty

safety

 
 
pronunciation:
seIf ti
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part of speech: noun
inflections: safeties
definition: When you do something for safety, you do it to protect yourself, or someone else, from danger.
Everybody has to wear their seatbelts in the car for safety.
antonyms:
danger, risk
similar words:
protection, security
Word Builder: safety +
  • safety latch:
    a latch that keeps a cabinet or container closed so that you cannot get to dangerous materials.
  • safety shoes:
    strong shoes that keep your feet safe from falling or moving objects.