Definitions and Examples of harmless, safe
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not likely to cause harm or injury; not dangerous.
Example
The spider in the corner was harmless, so I let it be.
Free from danger or risk of harm; not likely to cause injury or damage.
Example
The amusement park ride was inspected and deemed safe for riders.
Key Differences: harmless vs safe
- 1Harmless refers to something or someone that is not capable of causing harm or damage.
- 2Safe refers to something or someone that is free from danger or risk of harm.
Effective Usage of harmless, safe
- 1Safety Precautions: Use harmless and safe to describe situations or objects that do not pose a threat.
- 2Animal Encounters: Use harmless to describe non-threatening animals, such as insects or small reptiles.
- 3Product Descriptions: Use safe to describe products that have been tested and certified to be free from harm or danger.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fatale are harmless and safe. Use harmless to describe something or someone that is not capable of causing harm or damage, and safe to describe something or someone that is free from danger or risk of harm. These words can be used to describe safety precautions, animal encounters, and product descriptions.