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safe > 8 senses
ADJECTIVE1safeFree from danger or the risk of harm
2safeOf an undertaking
3safeHaving reached a base without being put out
4safe, dependable, good, secureFinancially sound
5safeIn safekeeping
NOUN1safeStrongbox where valuables can be kept safe
2safeA ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
3safe, condom, rubber, safety, prophylacticContraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
safe > pronunciation
Soundssey'f
Rhymeschafe, strafe, unsafe, and 2 more rhymes in eyf at the HyperDic website...
safe > adjective 1
MeaningFree from danger or the risk of harm.
Examples"a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet"
Similarfail-safe; harmless, innocuous; off the hook; risk-free, riskless, unhazardous; safe and sound, unhurt
See alsoharmless; uninjured; secure; invulnerable
Contrarydangerous, unsafe
safe > adjective 2
MeaningOf an undertaking.
Similar tounadventurous
safe > adjective 3
MeaningHaving reached a base without being put out.
Examples"the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball"
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ball
Contraryout, retired
safe > adjective 4
MeaningFinancially sound.
Synonymsdependable, good, secure
Similar tosound
safe > adjective 5
MeaningIn safekeeping.
Examples"your secret is safe with me"
Similar tosecure
safe > noun 1, artifact
MeaningStrongbox where valuables can be kept safe.
Broaderstrongbox, deedbox
safe > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests.
Narrowermeat safe
Broadercupboard, closet
safe > noun 3, artifact
MeaningContraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse.
Synonymscondom, rubber, safety, prophylactic
Broadercontraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device

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