English Explanatory Dictionary

safely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.
  2. In a secure manner; without the possibility of injury or harm resulting.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪfli/ en-us-safely.ogg

Word forms

safely more safely safelier most safely safeliest

Etymology

From Middle English savely; equivalent to safe + -ly.

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