English dictionary
safe
adjectivePronunciation
seɪf
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (of an undertaking) secure from risk
adjective
- free from danger or the risk of harm
adjective
- having reached a base without being put out
adjective
- financially safe
noun
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
noun
- strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
noun
- a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
Example sentences
a safe trip
you will be safe here
a safe place
a safe bet
the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
a good investment
a secure investment