safest
safest is the superlative form of safe.
Meaning of safe
Adjective
safe (comparative safer or more safe, superlative safest or most safe)
- Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
- You’ll be safe from the storm here in the cabin.
- Free from risk.
- It’s safe to eat this berry.
- Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
- We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
- 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.
- In a location that renders it difficult to pot.
- Properly secured.
- The documents are safe inside the cabbinet.
- Synonyms:
- secure
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
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