safe
adjective (safe, safer, safest); noun (a safe, safes — a strong box)
Everyday
- Not in danger; not likely to be hurt: "You are safe now." tree →
- Not likely to cause harm: "safe to eat", "a safe place". tree →
- Careful, not taking risks: "a safe driver". tree →
- A strong metal box with a lock for money and valuables. tree →
In the lessons
In everyday life and safety lessons, "safe" is the goal: safe crossing, safe at home, safe online, safe food. Being safe means thinking ahead and asking a trusted adult. Phrases: safe and sound, stay safe, keep safe, safe place, to be on the safe side, play it safe.
Examples
- Hold my hand so you stay safe. tree →
- Is the water safe to drink? tree →
- Cross the road at a safe place. tree →
- Keep your password safe. tree →
- The money is locked in the safe. tree →
- It's safer to wear a helmet. tree →
- We arrived home safe and sound. tree →
- Just to be on the safe side, take a coat. tree →
- Soon they were safe over the Alps. tree →
Note
The adverb is "safely". The noun for being safe is "safety". "A safe" (box) is a different meaning. Safe does not mean "no risk at all"; it means risk is small and you are careful.
In Jewish tradition
To be safe in the Bible is often to be at peace and free from fear, a gift of God. In the primary lessons: In everyday life and safety lessons, "safe" is the goal: safe crossing, safe at home, safe online, safe food. Being safe means thinking ahead and asking a trusted adult. Phrases: safe and sound, stay safe, keep safe, safe place, to be on the safe side, play it safe.
Examples
- Their houses are safe, without fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. (Writings JOB.21.9, JPS 1917) tree →
- Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions, yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and carry it away safe, and there shall be none to deliver. (Prophets ISA.5.29, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
The adverb is "safely". The noun for being safe is "safety". "A safe" (box) is a different meaning. Safe does not mean "no risk at all"; it means risk is small and you are careful.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «safe» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «safe» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
- Trees and pragmatics of «safe» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «safe» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.
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