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adjective

Safe adj. (compar. safer; superl. safest)

Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes. "And ye dwelled safe." "They escaped all safe to land." "Established in a safe, unenvied throne."

Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. "The man of safe discretion." "The King of heaven hath doomed This place our dungeon, not our safe retreat."

Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe. "But Banquo's safe? Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch he bides."

Safe hit (Baseball), a hit which enables the batter to get to first base even if no error is made by the other side.

Synonyms: Secure; unendangered; sure.

noun

Safe n. A place for keeping things in safety. Specifically:

(a)

A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like.

(b)

A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.

verb

Safe v. t. To render safe; to make right. (Obs.)

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Etymology of 'Safe'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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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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