Safe meaning

What does “safe” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“safe” is a noun and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: strongbox where valuables can be safely kept.

safe

noun

  1. strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

  2. a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

  3. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

adjective

  1. free from danger or the risk of harm

    “a safe trip”

    “you will be safe here”

    Oppositesdangerous
  2. (of an undertaking) secure from risk

  3. having reached a base without being put out

    “the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball”

    Oppositesout
  4. financially safe

    “a good investment”

    “a secure investment”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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