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safest

safest is the superlative form of safe.

Meaning of safe

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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Phrases with safest

Questions about safest

What is safest the superlative form of?
Safest is the superlative form of safe.

Words near safest in the dictionary

  1. safer space
  2. safer-sex
  3. saferoom
  4. saferooms
  5. safes
  6. safest
  7. safetie
  8. safetied
  9. safeties
  10. safetified
  11. safetifies

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