Safe: meaning, definitions and examples

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safe

[ seɪf ]

^{Context #1}

feeling protected

Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.

Synonyms

protected, secure, shielded

Examples of usage

He felt safe in his own home.
It's important to provide a safe environment for children to grow up in.

^{Context #2}

strongbox

A strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.

Synonyms

locker, strongbox, vault

Examples of usage

He kept his important documents in a safe at the bank.
The jewelry was stored in a secure safe.

^{Context #3}

make secure

Keep (something) from harm, damage, or loss.

Synonyms

protect, safeguard, secure

Examples of usage

She wanted to safe her precious memories by keeping them in a digital format.
They safed the valuable artifacts in a temperature-controlled room.

Translations

Translations of the word "safe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seguro

🇮🇳 सुरक्षित

🇩🇪 sicher

🇮🇩 aman

🇺🇦 безпечний

🇵🇱 bezpieczny

🇯🇵 安全な (anzen'na)

🇫🇷 sûr

🇪🇸 seguro

🇹🇷 güvenli

🇰🇷 안전한 (anjeonhan)

🇸🇦 آمن

🇨🇿 bezpečný

🇸🇰 bezpečný

🇨🇳 安全的 (ānquán de)

🇸🇮 varen

🇮🇸 öruggur

🇰🇿 қауіпсіз

🇬🇪 უსაფრთხო

🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz

🇲🇽 seguro

Word origin

The word 'safe' originated from the Old French word 'sauf', meaning 'uninjured, intact, safe'. It entered Middle English in the 13th century with the same meaning of 'secure, free from danger'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the concept of protection and security. The modern usage of 'safe' encompasses both physical and emotional safety, reflecting the fundamental human need for security.

See also: safekeeping, safely, safen, safeness, safety, unsafe.