safe
/seɪf/
Meanings
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noun
A container used to securely store valuable or delicate items.
- "He kept his jewelry in a safe."
- "The bank offered customers a safe deposit box for their valuables."
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adjective
A feeling of security or freedom from danger.
- "The hiker felt a sense of safe when she reached the summit."
- "The children felt safe with their mother in the room."
Pronunciation
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/seɪf/
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Antonyms
dangerous , harmful , harsh , intolerant , strict , unsafe
Synonyms
coffer , lockbox , strongbox , cool , wicked , easy-going , lenient , merciful , tolerant , harmless , riskless , secure , trustworthy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with safeave , grave , rave , save
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originssafe (English) : Not in danger; secure.
safe (English) : Securely; without risk.
safe (English) : An electrical device for interrupting the flow of current in case of a fault.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
safe (English) : Not in danger; secure.
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safe (English) : Securely; without risk.
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safer (English) : Less hazardous.
Variants
List of all variants of safe that leads to same resultsafe , safely , safeness , safenesses , safer , safest , safes , safe-conduct , safe-conducts , safe-deposit box , safe-deposit boxes , safety-deposit box , safety-deposit boxes , safe house , safe houses , safe sex , safe sexes , safer sex , safe space , safe third country agreement , safe third country agreements , safe pair of hands , safe return
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).safes, safely, safest
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English sceafen 'box, chest' from Proto-Germanic *skafja 'to hide'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'safe' comes from the Old English word 'sceafen', meaning 'box' or 'chest'.
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The world's largest safe was built in Sweden in 2006 and measures 11.3 meters (37 feet) tall, 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) wide, and 6 meters (20 feet) deep.
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The term 'safe' is also used in baseball to describe a position on the field where the shortstop plays, known as the 'shortstop's safe'
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
security: The state of being free from danger or threat.
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vault: A large, secure room for storing valuable items or documents.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the 'safe' often symbolizes protection and security, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Gold-Bug' where the protagonist hides a valuable treasure in a safe. In art, safes have been depicted as objects of desire and status, while in music, the term 'safe' can refer to a genre of electronic dance music.
How to Memorize "safe"
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visualize
- Visualize a lock and key, imagining the safe being opened with the key.
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associate
- Associate the word 'safe' with the word 'security' to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Safely Secure And Fortified Easily' to remember the definition of 'safe' as a container.
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