adjective safer saf′er, safest saf′·est

1. 1. free from damage, danger, or injury; secure
   2. having escaped danger or injury; unharmed
2. 1. giving protection
   2. involving no risk
   3. trustworthy
3. no longer dangerous; unable to cause trouble or damage safe in jail
4. taking no risks; prudent; cautious: said of persons
5. ☆ Baseball having reached a base without being put out

Etymology: ME sauf < OFr < L salvus, akin to salus, health, sound condition < IE base *solo-, whole, well-preserved > Gr holos, whole, Sans sarva, unharmed, whole

noun

1. a container or box, capable of being locked and usually of metal, in which to store valuables
2. any compartment, box, etc. for storing food, etc. a meat safe
3. Slang a condom

Etymology: altered (after the adj.) < earlier save < save