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Safe

/seɪf/

A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

📖 Definitions of "Safe"

noun

1
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
2
A condom.
3
A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
4
A safety bicycle.

verb

adjective

1
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
"You’ll be safe here."
2
Free from risk.
"It’s safe to eat this."
3
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
"We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over."
4
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."

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
goodnoun	Of a person or an animal:
innocuous	Harmless; producing no ill effect.
secureverb	Free from attack or danger; protected.
soundnoun	A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
dependablenoun	A reliable person or thing.
prophylacticnoun	A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
safetynoun	The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
harmless	Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
rubbernoun	(uncountable, countable) Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene.
condomnoun	A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.
riskless	Free of risk; safe.
unadventurous	Not adventurous
safe and sound	(idiomatic) Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.
fail-safenoun	That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.
unhurt	Not hurt; unharmed or unscathed
unhazardous	Not hazardous.
risk-free	Free from or devoid of risk; safe.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
dangerous	Full of danger.
unsafeverb	Not safe (various senses); dangerous.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
secure	Free from attack or danger; protected.
safe and sound	(idiomatic) Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.
safetynoun	The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
risk-free	Free from or devoid of risk; safe.
dependable	Able, or easily able to be depended on.
harmless	Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
innocuous	Harmless; producing no ill effect.
off the hook	(idiomatic) Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
sound	(of sleep) Quiet and deep.
riskless	Free of risk; safe.
good	Of a person or an animal:
unhurt	Not hurt; unharmed or unscathed
unadventurous	Not adventurous
unhazardous	Not hazardous.
fail-safe	That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.
condomnoun	A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.
prophylactic	Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy
rubber	(slang, of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.
out of danger	—
securely	(manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger.