American Dictionary
Definition safe in American English
safe
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/seɪf/
Example
The area behind the fence is not considered to be safe.
Example
Is the ride safe enough for a 5-year-old?
Example
Government bonds are a very safe investment.
5
not likely to upset people or to cause disagreement
6
great; excellent: used to compliment someone on their appearance or their items of clothing
Example
Your shoes are so safe.

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bear safe (noun)
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crack a safe (phrase)
dishwasher-safe (adjective)
fail-safe (adjective)
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in safe hands (phrase)
it’s safe to say (phrase)
microwave-safe (adjective)
on the safe side (phrase)
play it safe (phrase)
safe (adjective)
safe (noun)
safe area (noun)
safe conduct (noun)
safe harbour (noun)
safe haven (noun)
safe house (noun)
safe passage (noun)
safe seat (noun)
safe sex (noun)
safe space (noun)
safe word (noun)
safe-deposit box (noun)
in the knowledge that (phrase)