"safe" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Free from danger or the risk of harm (synset 302065233)
"a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet"
also:
- harmless - not causing or capable of causing harm
- uninjured - not injured physically or mentally
- secure - free from danger or risk
- invulnerable - immune to attack; impregnable
similar to:
- fail-safe - eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction
- off the hook - freed from danger or blame or obligation
- risk-free, riskless, unhazardous - thought to be devoid of risk
- safe and sound, unhurt - free from danger or injury
(of an undertaking) secure from risk (synset 300067542)
similar to: unadventurous - lacking in boldness
Having reached a base without being put out (synset 302068711)
"the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball"

referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
Financially safe (synset 302281393)
"a good investment"; "a secure investment"

similar to: sound - financially secure and safe

same as: dependable, good, secure

Noun

Strongbox where valuables can be safely kept (synset 104132122)
is a type of: deedbox, strongbox - a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests (synset 104132217)
is a type of: closet, cupboard - a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

subtypes: meat safe - a safe for storing meat
Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (synset 103092620)
is a type of: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device - an agent or device intended to prevent conception

same as: condom, prophylactic, rubber, safety