safe

UK
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US
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safeadjective
safer
Komp.
safest
Super.
UK
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US
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Translations
This is a safe neighborhood.
Это безопасный район.
He is a safe driver.
Он надежный водитель.
Definitions
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
safes
Pl.
UK
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US
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Translations
The money was kept in a safe.
Деньги хранились в сейфе.
The cave served as a safe for the animals during the storm.
Пещера служила убежищем для животных во время шторма.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
UK
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US
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Used after certain verbs (come, get, return, arrive) meaning ‘without harm; safely’
Definitions
Without harm or loss; in a safe manner.
The climbers returned safe after the blizzard.
Synonyms
with impunity
without incident
without harm
safeinterjection
UK slang greeting or expression of approval
Definitions
(UK slang) Used to greet someone, express acknowledgement, or show approval.
"Safe, bro! Haven’t seen you in ages."
Synonyms
all clear!
you're safe!
it's safe!
safe and sound!