/ˈseɪfti/

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Meaning

Being safe, or the care people take to keep away from danger.

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Word origin

From Old French sauvete, from Latin salvus meaning safe and unhurt.

Origin
Old French
Root
sauvete
English cognates
safe, save

Examples

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"To safety" means to a safe place.

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Here "safety" is the work of keeping people from harm.

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"Safety rules" tell you how to avoid danger.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 3: safety, medium, location and 7 more words.