Looking for the meaning of the word SAFELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SAFELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Safely
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈseɪfli
in a way that gives protection from danger or risk
Short Definition:in way that gives protection from danger or risk
Examples:- there is a memento she keeps safely stored away
- the tender plants are safely tucked up for the winter
- she wants to invest safely but strategically
in a way that is not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury
Short Definition:in way that is not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury
Examples:- all of us have a responsibility to drive safely
- a time when children could play safely on the streets
with confidence through being based on good reasons or evidence
Short Definition:with confidence based on good reasons or evidence
Examples:- we can safely say that things are improving
- you can safely assume I'm not going to resign
- you can safely ignore that advice
without being injured or harmed
Short Definition:without being injured or harmed
Examples:- all crews have returned safely from their missions
- we are relieved to have arrived safely
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