safe
gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 1300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A1
property
1
Free from harm or danger
Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is safe
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
Συνώνυμα
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
Αντώνυμα
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
safe place
|safe distance
|keep safe
|feel safe
|stay safe
Θέματα
daily life
|emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The children are safe inside the house.
- It’s safe to cross the street now.
- We felt safe during the storm because we were indoors.
- Make sure your valuables are safe while traveling.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The baby is safe in her bed.
- You are safe here.
- I feel safe with my family.
- He is safe at home.
adjective
A2
property
2
Not harmful or risky
Not dangerous or harmful to people or things.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is safe for [someone/something]
Συνώνυμα
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
Αντώνυμα
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
safe to eat
|safe to use
|safe for children
Θέματα
daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This medicine is safe for most adults.
- The water is safe to drink.
- These toys are safe for children under three years old.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The food is safe to eat.
- This tool is safe for kids.
- It is safe to touch the animal.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
Strong box for valuables
A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
put [something] in a safe
Συνώνυμα
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
Αντώνυμα
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
lock the safe
|open the safe
|safe deposit box
Θέματα
security
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The jewels are kept in a safe at the bank.
- He forgot the combination to his home safe.
- They installed a new safe in their office.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I keep my passport in a safe.
- The money is in the safe.
- The bank has a big safe.
adjective
B2
property
4
Certain to succeed or work well
Sure to work or succeed; not risky.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a safe [choice/bet/option]
Συνώνυμα
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
Αντώνυμα
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
safe bet
|safe choice
|safe option
Θέματα
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- Investing in government bonds is usually a safe bet.
- Choosing black shoes is a safe choice for the interview.
- It’s a safe option if you’re unsure what they like.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It is a safe choice for dinner.
- Black is a safe color for clothes.
- This game is a safe bet to win.
adjective
A2
property
5
Unharmed after danger or accident
Not hurt or lost after something bad happens.
Συνώνυμα
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
Αντώνυμα
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
come back safe
|get home safe
Θέματα
emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|health
Παραδείγματα
- We were relieved to hear she was safe after the earthquake.
- He returned home safe and sound.
- All passengers are reported safe following the accident.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She is safe after the fire.
- He came home safe from the trip.
- The kids are safe after the storm.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
safe (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: safe
- Comparative: safer
- Superlative: safest
Noun
- Base: safe
- Plural: safes
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
better safe than sorry
1/bˈɛtɚ sˈeɪf ðən sˈɑɹi/
idiom
Take precautions to avoid regret later
It is better to be careful than to risk something bad happening.
Παραδείγματα
- I always lock my doors—better safe than sorry.
- Bring an umbrella; better safe than sorry.
in safe hands
1/ˈɪn sˈeɪf hˈændz/
idiom
Cared for by someone trustworthy
Being looked after by someone who is good and careful at their job.
Παραδείγματα
- Don't worry, your car is in safe hands with our mechanics.
- With her as your lawyer, you're in safe hands.
play it safe
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt sˈeɪf/
idiom
avoid risk by being careful
To be careful and avoid taking risks.
Παραδείγματα
- Let's play it safe and take an umbrella.
- I decided to play it safe and take the train instead of driving in the snow.
- He decided to play it safe and invest in bonds.
- He played it safe by investing in low-risk funds.
safe and sound
1/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or risk
Not hurt or damaged after something dangerous happened.
Παραδείγματα
- After the long journey, we arrived home safe and sound.
- The missing hikers were found safe and sound.
safe and sound
2/sˈeɪf ˈænd sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Unharmed after danger or trouble
Not hurt and okay after being in danger.
Παραδείγματα
- They arrived home safe and sound after the storm.
- The missing child was found safe and sound.
safe haven
1/sˈeɪf hˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase
Place of protection from danger or trouble
A place where you are protected from danger or trouble.
Παραδείγματα
- The library became a safe haven during the storm.
- The country became a safe haven for people fleeing the conflict.
- Refugees found a safe haven across the border.
- Online platforms are not always a safe haven for children.
- The new law aims to make the city a safe haven for small businesses.