safe
🇺🇸
/seɪf/
🇬🇧
/seɪf/
adjective
A2
Not in danger or harm.
You can speak freely here; everyone is safe.
A2
Free from the risk of physical harm.
This area is safe for children to play.
A2
Not damaged or lost.
We are relieved to hear that you are safe.
A2
A place where something is unlikely to be lost or stolen.
He put the documents in a safe.
A2
Not involving much risk.
Investing in this company is a safe bet.
R
Cautious and careful.
He is a safe driver and always follows the rules.
R
Based on good evidence or reason.
The court reached a safe verdict.
R
A slang term for something or someone that is considered good or acceptable.
He's a safe guy, you can trust him.
R
A slang term used to accept something offered.
‘Can I get you a drink?’ ‘Yeah, safe.’
noun
R
A secure storage container for valuables.
I keep my valuables in a safe.
translation
Not in danger or harm.; Free from the risk of physical harm.; Not damaged or lost.; A place where something is unlikely to be lost or stolen.; Not involving much risk.; Cautious and careful.; Based on good evidence or reason.; A slang term for something or someone that is considered good or acceptable.; A slang term used to accept something offered.
A secure storage container for valuables.
Word Forms
Comparative
safer
Superlative
safest
Plural
safes