safe

adjective

• 1 [predic.] protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost:eggs remain in the damp sand, safe from marine predators she felt safe with him

• 2not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk:we have to cross the river where it’s safe for us to do so a safe investment that produced regular income
• (of a place) affording security or protection:put it in a safe place

• 3often derogatory cautious and unenterprising:MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice

• 4based on good reasons or evidence and not likely to be proved wrong:the verdict is safe and satisfactory his world, it’s safe to say, will not fall apart

• 5uninjured; with no harm done:they had returned safe and sound hopes of her safe return later faded

• 6 informal excellent (used to express approval or enthusiasm):that shirt is real safe

noun

• 1a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.

• 2North American informal a condom.