adjective “safe”
safe, comparative safer, superlative safest
- not in danger; free from harm or risk
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- providing protection; giving security from danger
They found a safe place to stay during the storm.
- properly secured; not likely to be lost or stolen
Your money is safe in the bank.
- reliable; trustworthy
She is a safe person to share secrets with.
- cautious; avoiding risk
He chose the safe option instead of taking a chance.
- (used in combination with a noun such as "dishwasher") not damaged by a particular process
This container is dishwasher-safe.
- (in baseball) not out; having reached a base without being put out
He slid into home base and was called safe.
- (UK, slang) great, cool, or respectable
That's a safe jacket you're wearing!
noun “safe”
singular safe, plural safes
- a strong box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping
They put the documents in a safe at the office.