Kilo Lingo

/ˈseɪf.li/

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Translation

In a way that brings no danger or harm; without being hurt.

Word origin

From safe plus the ending -ly. Safe comes from Latin salvus, unharmed.

Origin
Latin
Root
salvus
English cognates
safe, save

Examples

landed .

"Safely" tells you how it landed - with no one hurt.

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A very common request; it means be careful and avoid danger.

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"Safely" is the adverb of "safe"; it describes the action.

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This word is part of lesson 55.