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 safe safe /ˈseɪf/

adjective

  1. () Free from danger or the risk of harm  ( safe )
    free from danger or the risk of harm
     A safe trip
    a safe trip
     You will be safe here
    you will be safe here
     A safe place
    a safe place
     A safe bet
    a safe bet
  2. () (of an undertaking) secure from risk  ( safe )
    (of an undertaking) secure from risk
  3. (baseball) having reached a base without being put out  ( safe )
    (baseball) having reached a base without being put out
     The runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
    the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
  4. Financially safe  ( dependable , safe , secure , good )
    financially safe
     A good investment
    a good investment
     A secure investment
    a secure investment

noun

  1. () Strongbox where valuables can be safely kept  ( safe )
    strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
      He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
    He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
  2. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse  ( condom , prophylactic , rubber [Informal, N. American] , safe , safety , franger [Informal, Australian] , French letter [Archaic, Informal, British] )
    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
     He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
    He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
  3. A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests  ( safe )
    a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests