safe
Comparative
safer
Superlative
safest
1
protected from any danger
- The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents.
- She didn't feel safe on her own while walking home at night.
- The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft.
- He always checks the locks twice to ensure his home is safe before leaving.
- After the storm passed, they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage.
Antonyms:
2
(of an action) free from danger, harm, or serious risk
- It is safe to drink the water from this source.
- The equipment is safe to use if the instructions are followed.
- He waited until it was safe to cross the street.
- This food is safe to eat even after being frozen for weeks.
3
having reached a base or position without being tagged, touched, or removed in a game or contest
- The runner slid into second base safe.
- The player got safe on first base during the game.
- He was safe at home plate despite the close throw.
- He arrived safe on the other side of the obstacle course.
- She touched the base safe before the opposing player could reach her.
Antonyms:
4
materially secure and free from risk of loss
- The investment left her financially safe for retirement.
- The trust fund kept the heirs financially safe.
- The company remained safe despite the economic downturn.
- Smart budgeting made them safe against unexpected expenses.
- He ensured his family would be safe through prudent planning.
Synonyms:
5
easy-going or lenient, often used to describe a teacher
- Don't stress, our math teacher's safe.
- He's the most safe prof I've ever had.
- That sub turned out to be pretty safe.
- Everyone loves her class because she's safe about deadlines.
- We got lucky; our exam grader is super safe.