/seɪf/

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Meaning

Not in danger; not able to be hurt or harmed.

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Word origin

From Old French sauf, from Latin salvus, meaning unharmed or whole.

Origin
Old French
Root
sauf

Examples

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"Safe" means they are not in any danger.

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Here "safe" describes a place where nothing can be lost or taken.

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Here "safe" means free from harm.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: safe, street, funny and 7 more words.