safely

[ˈseɪfli]

safely Definition

• 1. in a way that is unlikely to cause harm or danger
• 2. with security or protection

Using safely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "safely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Make sure you drive safely on the icy roads.

• Example

  The children were safely rescued from the burning building.

• Example

  He arrived safely at his destination after a long journey.

• Example

  The money was safely stored in the bank vault.

safely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for safely

• securely
• harmlessly
• cautiously

Antonyms for safely

• dangerously
• risky

Phrases with safely

• play it safe

  to act cautiously and avoid taking risks

  Example

  I think we should play it safe and not invest all our money in one stock.

• better safe than sorry

  it's better to be cautious and prevent problems than to take risks and face negative consequences

  Example

  I always wear a helmet when I ride my bike. Better safe than sorry!

• safe and sound

  unharmed and without injury or damage

  Example

  After the storm passed, we were relieved to find our house still standing and our family safe and sound.

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Summary: safely in Brief

The adverb 'safely' [ˈseɪfli] means to do something in a way that is unlikely to cause harm or danger. It can also mean with security or protection. Examples include driving safely on icy roads, rescuing children safely from a burning building, arriving safely at a destination, and storing money safely in a bank vault. Phrases include 'play it safe,' 'better safe than sorry,' and 'safe and sound.'