English expressions. 2014.
safe — {{11}}safe (adj.) late 13c., uninjured, unharmed, from O.Fr. sauf, from L. salvus uninjured, healthy, safe, related to salus good health, saluber healthful, all from PIE *solwos from root *sol whole (Cf. L. solidus solid, Skt. sarvah … Etymology dictionary
safe — adj. & n. adj. 1 a free of danger or injury. b (often foll. by from) out of or not exposed to danger (safe from their enemies). 2 affording security or not involving danger or risk (put it in a safe place). 3 reliable, certain; that can be… … Useful english dictionary
safe´ness — safe «sayf», adjective, saf|er, saf|est, noun. –adj. 1. free from harm, danger, or loss: »safe from disease or enemies. Keep money in a safe place. 2. having been kt from or escaped injury, damage, or danger; not harmed; … Useful english dictionary
safe — [sāf] adj. safer, safest [ME sauf < OFr < L salvus, akin to salus, health, sound condition < IE base * solo , whole, well preserved > Gr holos, whole, Sans sarva, unharmed, whole] 1. a) free from damage, danger, or injury; secure b)… … English World dictionary
safe and sound — {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. * /The package arrived safe and sound./ * /The children returned from their trip safe and sound./ Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN … Dictionary of American idioms
safe and sound — {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. * /The package arrived safe and sound./ * /The children returned from their trip safe and sound./ Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN … Dictionary of American idioms
safe\ and\ sound — adj. phr. Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The children returned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: with a whole skin … Словарь американских идиом
safe — adj 1. secure, protected, guarded, sheltered, defended; under lock and key, out of reach, out of harm s way; out of the woods, home free, on home ground, on the ground again; invulnerable, impregnable, unassailable, unconquerable, inexpugnable,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
safe|ty — «SAYF tee», noun, plural ties, adjective. –n. 1. the quality or condition of being safe; freedom from harm or danger: »A bank assures safety for your money. You can cross the road in safety when the policeman holds up his hand to stop the cars.… … Useful english dictionary
safe-deposit — ☆ safe deposit [sāfdi päz′it ] adj. designating or of a box or vault, esp. in a bank, for storing jewels and other valuables, important documents, etc.: also safety deposit … English World dictionary
