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| 1. | [ adjective ] free from risk or danger | |
| Examples: | "a safe trip" "you will be safe here" "a safe place" "a safe bet" |
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| Related terms: | dangerous out_of_danger harmless off_the_hook fail-safe risk-free unhurt secure invulnerable harmless uninjured | |
| 2. | [ noun ] strongbox where valuables can be kept safe | |
| Related terms: | strongbox | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] of an undertaking | |
| Related terms: | unadventurous | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] financially sound | |
| Synonyms: | good secure dependable | |
| Examples: | "a good investment" "a secure investment" |
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| Related terms: | sound | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] (baseball) having reached a base without being put out | |
| Examples: | "the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball" |
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| Related terms: | out baseball | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] in safekeeping | |
| Examples: | "your secret is safe with me" |
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| Related terms: | secure | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (housing) a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests | |
| Related terms: | cupboard meat_safe | |
| 8. | [ noun ] (sexuality) contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse | |
| Synonyms: | rubber safety prophylactic condom | |
| Related terms: | contraceptive | |
| Similar spelling: |
save Sauve sap Savoie Sapp Safi Sabo Sabb Saba Saab |
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