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Safe   /seɪf/   Listen
Safe

adjective
(compar. safer; superl. safest)
1.
Free from danger or the risk of harm.  "You will be safe here" , "A safe place" , "A safe bet"
2.
(of an undertaking) secure from risk.
3.
Having reached a base without being put out.
4.
Financially sound.  Synonyms: dependable, good, secure.  "A secure investment"
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.  Synonyms: condom, prophylactic, rubber, safety.



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"Safe" Quotes from Famous Books



... both he and Louis were apologizing to the empty hall for being common, base creatures. Each of them—and especially Louis—had the sense of being awakened to events of formidable grandeur whose imminence neither had suspected. Still assuring himself that his position was absolutely safe, Louis nevertheless was aware of a sinking in the stomach. He could rebut any accusation. "And yet ...!" murmured his craven conscience. What could be the enigma between Mrs. Maldon and Rachel? He was now trying to convince himself that Mrs. Maldon had in fact ...
— The Price of Love • Arnold Bennett
... of food, and the trouble I had gone through, during my involuntary voyage, had all assisted to weaken me. But my anxiety to enjoy the fresh air again, took me out into the streets directly it was thought safe for me to do so, and with a pair of crutches beneath my arms, I managed to ...
— The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too • Alfred Elwes
... with what ease they dragged themselves across, the barrow on their shoulders, I wondered that I had not thought of the plan before. Within an hour of the first couple had gone over, the entire Expedition was safe on the eastern bank; and at once breaking camp, we marched north through the swampy forest, which in some places was covered with four feet of water. Seven hours' constant splashing brought us to Rehenneko, after experiencing several queer accidents. ...
— How I Found Livingstone • Sir Henry M. Stanley
... but wear this ring, and look steadfastly upon it, and think of me. And you, Athulf, you too, when you have proven your knighthood, shall have such another ring also. Sir Horn, may Heaven bless and keep you, and bring you safe to ...
— The Junior Classics, V4 • Willam Patten (Editor)
... I had known there was a depot there I should have gone to it from the Thomson River; and now I think it will be advisable to proceed to Menindie and there take the most advisable mode of letting Howitt know of our safe return ...
— Journal of Landsborough's Expedition from Carpentaria - In search of Burke and Wills • William Landsborough


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