Ingles

safe

gb/sˈeɪf/ us/sˈeɪf/
A1 Ingles
~ 1300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective A1 property
1

Free from harm or danger

Not in a place or situation where you can be hurt or in danger.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone/something] is safe
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safe' with 'save'. 'Safe' describes a condition without danger; 'save' is an action to protect or rescue.
Mga kasingkahulugan
secure (Implies being protected against harm or attack, often with more emphasis on protection measures.)
Mga kasalungat
dangerous (Means likely to cause harm, the opposite of safe.)
Mga kolokasyon
safe place |safe distance |keep safe |feel safe |stay safe
Mga tema
daily life |emotions |safety |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] is safe for [someone/something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
harmless (Emphasizes that something cannot cause harm at all.)
Mga kasalungat
hazardous (Implies something can cause harm or danger, especially physically.)
Mga kolokasyon
safe to eat |safe to use |safe for children
Mga tema
daily life |health |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • This medicine is safe for most adults.
  • The water is safe to drink.
  • These toys are safe for children under three years old.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The food is safe to eat.
  • This tool is safe for kids.
  • It is safe to touch the animal.
Pangngalan B1 entity
3

Strong box for valuables

A strong box or cabinet that locks and keeps money or valuable things safe.

Padron ng paggamit: put [something] in a safe
Mga kasingkahulugan
vault (Larger and often used in banks for storing many valuables.)
Mga kasalungat
open box (An unsecured container without protection.)
Mga kolokasyon
lock the safe |open the safe |safe deposit box
Mga tema
security |business |finance |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: a safe [choice/bet/option]
Mga kasingkahulugan
reliable (Stresses dependability over lack of risk.)
Mga kasalungat
risky (Suggests a high chance of failure or loss.)
Mga kolokasyon
safe bet |safe choice |safe option
Mga tema
business |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Mga kasingkahulugan
unharmed (Focuses on not being physically injured.)
Mga kasalungat
injured (Physically harmed as a result of an event.)
Mga kolokasyon
come back safe |get home safe
Mga tema
emotions |safety |core_vocabulary |health
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She is safe after the fire.
  • He came home safe from the trip.
  • The kids are safe after the storm.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
safe
IPA
GB/sˈeɪf/
US/sˈeɪf/
Mga pantig at diin
safe (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: safe
  • Comparative: safer
  • Superlative: safest
Noun
  • Base: safe
  • Plural: safes
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
safes noun safer adjective safest adjective
Core family
safety noun A2 safely adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
unsafe adjective B1 unsafely adverb
Related words
safeguard verb B1
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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