safe
gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1
Inglese
~ 1300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A1
property
1
Free from harm or danger
Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is safe
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
Sinonimi
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
Contrari
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
Collocazioni
safe place
|safe distance
|keep safe
|feel safe
|stay safe
Temi
daily life
|emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is safe for [someone/something]
Sinonimi
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
Contrari
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
Collocazioni
safe to eat
|safe to use
|safe for children
Temi
daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- This medicine is safe for most adults.
- The water is safe to drink.
- These toys are safe for children under three years old.
Esempi per chi studia
- The food is safe to eat.
- This tool is safe for kids.
- It is safe to touch the animal.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
Strong box for valuables
A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.
Schema d'uso:
put [something] in a safe
Sinonimi
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
Contrari
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
Collocazioni
lock the safe
|open the safe
|safe deposit box
Temi
security
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
a safe [choice/bet/option]
Sinonimi
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
Contrari
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
Collocazioni
safe bet
|safe choice
|safe option
Temi
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sinonimi
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
Contrari
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
Collocazioni
come back safe
|get home safe
Temi
emotions
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|health
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- She is safe after the fire.
- He came home safe from the trip.
- The kids are safe after the storm.
Grammatica
Forma base
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
Sillabe e accento
safe (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: safe
- Comparative: safer
- Superlative: safest
Noun
- Base: safe
- Plural: safes
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.