safe

safe is part of the Basic English 850.

safe is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

safe

Pronunciation

• IPA: /seɪf/
• SAMPA: /seIf/
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Adjective

Positive safe

Comparative safer

Superlative safest

1. Secure or not in danger.

   I feel safe when I am at home.

Synonyms

• secure

Antonyms

• unsafe
• insecure

Noun

Singular safe

Plural safes

1. A metal box, often locked with a combination lock, for guarding valuable things.

   She put her jewelry in the safe.

Synonyms

• strongbox

Related words

• vault

See also

• box
• security
• valuables