/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.
.
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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