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safely
[ seyf-lee ]
adverb
- without harm or injury:
The travel team has arrived safely and on schedule.
- without risk or danger:
While we sit safely in our air-conditioned homes complaining, he’s driving across the country working for change.
- in a way that protects from loss, damage, or harm:
I wanted that piece of paper safely filed away, just in case I needed to look at it again.
- without likelihood of being wrong; with reasonable assurance:
I think we can safely say that the zoo expects some puma kittens later this year!
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·-ڱ· adverb
- ··ڱ· adverb
- ܲ·ڱ· adverb
Example Sentences
When the reptiles arrived safely in Los Angeles, they were escorted to the zoo’s Jennings Veterinary Hospital for in-depth health assessments and quarantine.
Add soil and plenty of compost, and just to be safe, avoid root vegetables until tests show the lead levels are safely lowered.
Being able to eat peanuts safely had a huge impact on the lives of those who took part, the researchers say.
Mr O'Dwyer initially exited the river safely, but then re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue the others.
The couple safely fled with their three pets — cats Bird and Mammon and a dog, Dune — and a few belongings.
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