Safe: meaning, definitions and examples

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safe

 

[ seษชf ]

Adjective / Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Rating and qualities
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seguro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะฟะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpieczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ๅ…จใช (anzen'na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรปr

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seguro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผvenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ „ํ•œ (anjeonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezpeฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezpeฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๅ…จ็š„ (ฤnquรกn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ varen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถruggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั–ะฟัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hlรผkษ™siz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seguro

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,537, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.