If it is safe to say or assume something, you can say it with very little risk of being wrong. I think it is safe to say that very few students expend the effort to do quality work in school + safely safe·ly I think you can safely say she will not be appearing in another of my films
If you are safe, you have not been harmed, or you are not in danger of being harmed. Where is Sophy? Is she safe? + safely safe·ly All 140 guests were brought out of the building safely by firemen
{i} strongbox, steel box used for storing valuables; ventilated cabinet used to store and preserve food; condom (American Slang)
Something that is safe does not cause physical harm or danger. Officials arrived to assess whether it is safe to bring emergency food supplies into the city Most foods that we eat are safe for birds. a safe and reliable birth control option. dangerous
Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc
A safe course of action is one in which there is very little risk of loss or failure. Electricity shares are still a safe investment + safely safe·ly We reveal only as much information as we can safely risk at a given time
If you are at a safe distance from something or someone, you are far enough away from them to avoid any danger, harm, or unpleasant effects. I shall conceal myself at a safe distance from the battlefield
A safe is a strong metal cupboard with special locks, in which you keep money, jewellery, or other valuable things. The files are now in a safe to which only he has the key. see also safely
Condition of exposure under which there is a practical certainty that no harm will result to exposed individuals Source: US EPA