English Explanatory Dictionary

safe and sound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-safe and sound.wav

Word forms

safe and sound

Etymology

Conjunction of safe (“not in danger”) and sound (“intact, healthy”). Compare with Old French sauf et sain.

Synonyms

in one piece unharmed unhurt uninjured unscathed
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