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safe

[seyf] / seɪf /
ADJECTIVE
free from harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intact protected secure
STRONG
okay snug
WEAK
cherished free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way preserved safe and sound safeguarded sheltered shielded sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insecure unprotected
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
not dangerous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear dependable harmless healthy pure reliable secure
STRONG
innocent sound
WEAK
checked competent decontaminated innocuous innoxious inoffensive neutralized nonpoisonous nontoxic risk-free riskless tame tried-and-true trustworthy uninjurious unpolluted wholesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite irresponsible uncertain undecided unfixed unreliable unsure
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unprotected unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
cautious, conservative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable prudent realistic reliable sure
WEAK
buttoned-up calculating careful chary circumspect competent considerate discreet gingerly guarded on safe side trustworthy unadventurous wary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible uncertain unreliable unsteady unsure
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unprotected unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Earlier this week, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced a "swift" consultation on measures to "keep children safe online" and seek views on the effectiveness of a ban.

From BBC

It traumatised local communities that were evacuated, and many have not returned despite official assurances that it was safe to do so.

From BBC

“It truly is a slice of heaven, a sanctuary, and our safe haven,” the mother of three shared about the property.

From MarketWatch

A community centre is providing a "vital safety net" giving vulnerable people a warm and safe place to go.

From BBC

If investors were simply moving to safer assets, bond prices would have increased.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.