Safe meaning
Free from risk; not liable to be lost; sure.
A safe bet.
adjective
Taking no risks; prudent; cautious.
adjective
A metal container usually having a lock, used for storing valuables.
noun
(baseball) Having reached a base without being put out, as a batter or base runner.
adjective
(baseball) Having reached a base without being put out.
adjective
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A container or box, capable of being locked and usually of metal, in which to store valuables.
noun
A repository for protecting stored items, especially a cooled compartment for perishable foods.
A cheese safe.
noun
Safe is defined as a storage place for valuables, usually locked and made of metal.
An example of a safe is a locker.
noun
The definition of safe is free from risk, danger, harm or damage.
An example of safe used as an adjective is the phrase "safe haven," which means a place where people can go if there is an emergency.
adjective
Affording protection.
A safe place.
adjective
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Affording protection.
A safe place.
adjective
No longer dangerous; unable to cause trouble or damage.
Safe in jail.
adjective
Any compartment, box, etc. for storing food, etc.
A meat safe.
noun
(slang) A condom.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
safe
Comparative
safer
Superlative
safestOrigin of safe
- Middle English sauf from Old French from Latin salvus healthy sol- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition