adjective
saf′er, saf′est- free from damage, danger, or injury; secure
- having escaped danger or injury; unharmed
- giving protection
- involving no risk, often, specif., because well-founded: it's safe to say his recklessness will get him in trouble some day
- trustworthy
- no longer dangerous; unable to cause trouble or damage: safe in jail
- taking no risks; prudent; cautious: said of persons
- Baseball having reached a base without being put out
Origin of safe
Middle English sauf from Old French from Classical Latin salvus, akin to salus, health, sound condition from Indo-European base an unverified form solo-, whole, well-preserved from source Classical Greek holos, whole, Sanskrit sarva, unharmed, whole- a container or box, capable of being locked and usually of metal, in which to store valuables
- any compartment, box, etc. for storing food, etc.: a meat safe
- Slang a condom
Origin of safe
altered (after the adj.) < earlier save < save
