safer

Adjective

safe (comparative safer or more safe, superlative safest or most safe)

1. Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
   • You’ll be safe from the storm here in the cabin.
2. Free from risk.
   • It’s safe to eat this berry.

   Synonyms:

   riskless, harmless

   Antonyms:

   harmful, dangerous

3. Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
   • We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
4. When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
   • The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.
5. In a location that renders it difficult to pot.
6. Properly secured.
   • The documents are safe inside the cabbinet.

   Synonyms:

   secure

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