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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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He posted on social media: "our focus included ways to ensure safe transit that is to benefit of all dear neighbors and the world. Our neighbors are our priority."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The prime minister of India said he was "relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

She said Trump had told her no one was hurt and that he, the first lady and members of the Cabinet were safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

And some pointed to a Fox News broadcast in which the reporter’s audio cut out—suspiciously!—right as she began to describe Leavitt’s husband warning her, before the event, to be safe.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

I biked at once out to Aerdenhout, taking along a man’s watch for safe measure.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom