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safe

UK
/seɪf/
US
/seɪf/

Translations

safeadjective
safer
Comp.
safest
Super.
UK
/seɪf/
US
/seɪf/
The safe route through the mountains was well-marked.
La route sûre à travers les montagnes était bien balisée.
Additional translations
saufBaseball.
sans danger
Synonyms
secure
protected
unharmed
risk-free
sound
sheltered
guarded
sure
reliable
Antonyms
dangerous
unsafe
safenoun
safes
pl
UK
/seɪf/
US
/seɪf/
The bank stored all the important documents in a secure safe.
La banque a rangé tous les documents importants dans un coffre-fort sécurisé.
Additional translations
préservatifFamilier.
Synonyms
locker
strongbox
container
repository
vault
safeadverb
UK
/seɪf/
US
/seɪf/
Used after certain verbs (come, get, return, arrive) meaning ‘without harm; safely’
sain et sauf
The climbers returned safe after the blizzard.
Les alpinistes sont rentrés sains et saufs après la tempête de neige.
Synonyms
securely
with impunity
without incident
without harm
soundly
safely
safeinterjection
UK slang greeting or expression of approval
tranquilleFamilier, très courant en anglais britannique.
Safe, bro! Haven’t seen you in ages.
Tranquille, mec ! Ça fait une éternité qu'on ne s'est pas vus.
Synonyms
all clear!
clear!
you're safe!
it's safe!
safe and sound!
phew!

Definitions

safeadjective
Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; secure.
The safe route through the mountains was well-marked and frequently patrolled.
Not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk.
The medicine is considered safe for children over the age of two.
Unlikely to cause or result in controversy or offense.
He made a safe choice by selecting a neutral topic for his presentation.
In baseball, having reached a base without being put out, or having executed a play successfully.
The runner slid hard and was called safe at third.
safenoun
A strong, fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.
The bank stored all the important documents in a secure safe.
(slang) A condom.
He made sure he had a safe before heading to the party.
safeadverb
Without harm or loss; in a safe manner.
The climbers returned safe after the blizzard.
safeinterjection
(UK slang) Used to greet someone, express acknowledgement, or show approval.
"Safe, bro! Haven’t seen you in ages."
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