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The puppy stayed safe inside the fenced yard.
What does Safe mean?
not in danger; protected.
Dictionary definition
protected from harm, risk, or danger; not likely to cause trouble or injury.
Example sentences
Safe in a sentence
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A strong password helps keep your online account safe.
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Before the class experiment began, the teacher checked that every tool was safe to use.
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Wear a helmet to stay safe on your bike.
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The teacher chose a safe place to wait during the storm drill.
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A safe plan helps everyone know what to do in an emergency.
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Practice 1
What does safe mean?
Safe means protected from danger, risk, or harm.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of safe?
Unsafe is the opposite of safe because it means not protected from possible harm.
Practice 3
Choose the sentence that uses safe correctly.
This sentence uses safe to mean protected and not likely to cause harm.
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WordSafe.
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MeaningSafe means not in danger; protected.
ExampleExample: The puppy stayed safe inside the fenced yard.
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Word family
Safe word family
Base word
safe
adjective
safer
Comparative form meaning more safe.
adjective
safest
Superlative form meaning most safe.
adverb
safely
Means in a safe way.
noun
safety
The state of being safe.
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Hint for students
not in danger; protected.
Common mix-up
Safe is not the same as unsafe. Safe means not in danger; protected.
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Read this model sentence: A strong password helps keep your online account safe. Clue words: strong, password, helps. Underline clue words that show why safe fits instead of unsafe. Now write one new sentence that shows safe without using the word safe. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show safe?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A strong password helps keep your online account safe." Why does safe fit better than unsafe?
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