safe
/ˈseɪ̯f/ adjective A2- Not in danger; out of harm's reach. · You’ll be safe from the storm here in the cabin.
- Free from risk. · It’s safe to eat this berry.
- Providing protection from danger; providing shelter. · We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
- When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out. · The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.
- In a location that renders it difficult to pot.
- Properly secured. · The documents are safe inside the cabbinet.
- Not susceptible to a specified source of harm. · dishwasher-safe
- Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
Comparative safer · Superlative safest
From the library
A SHEPHERD penning his sheep in the fold for the night was about to shut up a wolf with them, when his Dog perceiving the wolf said, “Master, how can you expect the sheep to be safe if you admit a wolf into the fold?”
The Lion concealed himself on seeing her approach, but when she was safe within the cave, sprang upon her and tore her to pieces.
A FOX, running before the hounds, came across a Woodcutter felling an oak and begged him to show him a safe hiding-place.
The Eagle did not prove ungrateful to his deliverer, for seeing the Peasant sitting under a wall which was not safe, he flew toward him and with his talons snatched a bundle from his head.
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