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We wore helmets for safety during the bike ride.
What does Safety mean?
being safe and protected.
Dictionary definition
the condition of being protected from harm, danger, or risk.
Example sentences
Safety in a sentence
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The science lab has safety rules for using glass tools and warm water.
hard
A good evacuation plan improves safety by showing people where to go during an emergency drill.
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The science lab has safety rules for every experiment.
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A strong emergency plan improves safety by showing people where to go.
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What does safety mean?
Safety is the condition of being protected from danger or risk.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to safety?
Protection is close in meaning to safety.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses safety correctly?
The sentence shows safety as rules or actions that help prevent harm.
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WordSafety.
Partnoun.
MeaningSafety means being safe and protected.
ExampleExample: We wore helmets for safety during the bike ride.
Word breakdown
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- tee
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Word family
Safety word family
Base word
safe
noun
safety
The state of being safe.
adverb
safely
In a safe way.
noun
safeties
Plural form used when speaking about more than one safety feature or safety device.
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Hint for students
being safe and protected.
Common mix-up
Safety is not the same as danger. Safety means being safe and protected.
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Read this model sentence: The science lab has safety rules for using glass tools and warm water. Clue words: science, lab, rules. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows safety without using the word safety. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show safety?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The science lab has safety rules for using glass tools and warm water." Why does safety fit better than danger?
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